Thought crimes were commonly adopted in the [[Soviet Union]] and many other [[Communism|Communist]] countries.
Thought crimes were commonly adopted in the [[Soviet Union]] and many other [[Communism|Communist]] countries.
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Today, [[Europe]]an [[Liberal]]s are sometimes tempted with the introduction of laws punishing the expression of opinions, especially involving criticism of [[Homosexuality]]. Due to the fact that restrictions on thought are explicitly banned in the [[Constitution]], American liberals tend to oppress dissent through less extreme methods such as control over the media.
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== Modern Day Thought Control ==
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Today, [[Europe]]an [[Liberal]]s are sometimes tempted with the introduction of laws punishing the expression of opinions, especially involving criticism of [[Homosexuality]]. American liberals likewise have to covertly control thought because the 1st amendment of the [[constitution]] prohibits restrictions on free speech. To do this they exercise [[political correctness]], often indoctrinating students in [[public school]]s to feel bad about voicing any negative feelings against [[homosexual]]s, [[conservative]] values, etc. Since prosecution is illegal, the students are taught instead to shun the dissenter as punishment for his "thought crime".