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Brad Yonaka's avatar

I've been to countries that operate more or less like police states, and how they feel depends on who is willing to talk about it. Sometimes, no one wants to talk - those are the worst cases.

Your observation of women singing in a park and stopping because of the police is similar to what I saw in Iran, when a woman was singing in a public place and was reprimanded by the cops.

Erin, Nomad Life's avatar

Yes, heart-breaking to see folks silence their joy due to fear & repression.

Erik Azevedo's avatar

Great (although sad) post

Erin, Nomad Life's avatar

Yes, it was tough to write.