One of the most crucial speech theories is 'stable change'. Stable change states that by allowing people who feel angry and alienated to speak their mind which will lead to a less violent society. By allowing these people to comfortably express themselves, they will be less likely to react violently.
This has been seen recently in the international news of people in Spain and Chile setting trains and public spaces on fire to protest their personal beliefs. These people do not have the same liberties and freedoms as those living in the US, so when they finally get a chance to say something, its angry.
Stable change can also be seen in recent US news, where groups of people have been protesting the government and laws they don't agree with. Because there is a way for these people to relieve their anger and frustrations healthily, it is less likely that these people will act out with violence.
Stable change does not prevent violence, but it gives people a chance to speak up before the situation boils over. A recent example would be the riots in Baltimore following the arrest and murder of Freddy Gray. The Black Lives Matter movement had been protesting police brutality for years and these people had reached their turning point. It requires more than just letting people say how they feel, but the government needs to listen. Just allowing people to express their anger does not take away the anger. If the government does not ever listen to the complaints and make a change, protesters will turn to violence.
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