sentence: Most people think freedom of speech is necessary for a democratic government.
sentences_after: In countries without free speech, people might be afraid to say what they think. Then, the government does not know what the people want. If the government does not know what they want, it cannot respond to their wants. Without free speech, the government does not have to worry as much about doing what the people want.
concept_name: people
headings: Freedom of speech
categories: Human rights Freedom