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Message: [QUOTE="Nehanda, post: 29627, member: 2262"] Thugs beat up government workers who wanted better pay in Malawi. These attacks go against free speech and hurt everyone's rights. When gangs stop protests, they weaken what makes democracy work. Political expert Burnett Munthali called these attacks completely wrong and harmful to basic freedoms. The Malawi Constitution says people can gather peacefully to ask for fair treatment. Citizens deserve the right to speak up about wages, job safety, and how leaders run the country. When unknown attackers hurt protesters, they scare others from talking openly, creating fear that spreads throughout the country. Who benefits when citizens can't complain? Often, powerful people or groups hire these attackers. They want to keep things quiet instead of fixing real problems through talking. Many leaders use violence because they fear losing control. Government employees help build the nation but earn very little money for hard work. These workers face threats whenever they ask for fair pay. Fear makes them stop asking questions, which makes government offices work poorly. Violence scares away businesses that might create jobs. When companies see protesters getting beaten, they take their money elsewhere. This damages the already weak economy. The worst part? Nobody punishes these attackers. Friends in high places keep them safe from jail time. This makes regular people lose faith in courts and the police. Law officers must protect everyone equally regardless of what they believe. Leaders need to speak against violence and find peaceful ways to fix problems. Democracy only works when people speak freely without fear. These attacks show growing hatred of different views in Malawi. All citizens must stand together against political violence. The government needs to defend people's rights, follow the law, and create peace if the country wants a better future. [/QUOTE]

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