True Freedom Is Not to Be Feared

It is not the brave who give up their freedom, but those who are fearful.

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True Freedom Is Not to Be Feared — President of Argentina Javier Milei gives a speech after his Inauguration Ceremony at National Congress in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on Dec. 10, 2023. Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images

By Matthew Ogilvie

1/21/2024Updated: 1/31/2024

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In a recent interview, Argentina’s newly elected president, Javier Milei, encouraged people not to fear freedom.

Matthew Ogilvie

Ph.D.

Matthew Ogilvie, Ph.D., is an Australian-based academic and writer. For over 30 years, he has served at universities and colleges in Australia and the United States. He currently serves in leadership positions for the Western Australia State Council and the Federal Council of the Liberal Party of Australia. In his "spare time," he is a self-defense instructor and venomous snake catcher.

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