Silent

Discerning visitors may note that I do not consider the theoretical possibility that she is against the idea but is not allowed to say so. To me, the scenario is somewhat like this:

A young man comes forward to a pretty lady and asks, “Shall we watch a movie tonight?”

“Em… my mother wouldn’t allow…” The girl hesitates to reply.

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What do I think?

First, it is tyranny to attack the others who do not support your view. But, more importantly, why is it necessary to ask everyone to express their opinion? Silence is, after all, an opinion. If you do not respect the right of the others to remain silent, how could you claim yourself to be democratic?