“Better information awareness does not mean less personal freedoms. Feeling safe in school is a prerequisite for a conducive learning environment. Everyone should be free to express their opinions, voice their concerns, and become better informed.”

—  Newton Lee

Source: Facebook Nation: Total Information Awareness (2nd Edition), 2014

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