Quote by Barbara Ehrenreich

We who officially value freedom of speech above life itself seem to have nothing to talk about but the weather.

We who officially value freedom of speech above life itself

Summary

This quote suggests that although freedom of speech is highly valued, people often struggle to engage in meaningful conversations. By stating that the only topic of discussion seems to be the weather, it implies a lack of substantive dialogue on important issues. This could be a commentary on society's tendency to shy away from controversial or difficult discussions, opting instead for small talk and trivial matters. It questions the true extent to which freedom of speech is utilized when meaningful and thought-provoking conversations are seemingly scarce.

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