When my elder daughter was around that age, her cellphone was stolen from her college library. What did that fifteen year old girl learn? Or did she learn that criticism invites threats, that power must never be questioned, and that silence is safer than truth? Because when we frighten a fifteen year old into silence, we are not protecting the nation. If you’d like to join, do send a thumbs-up to WhatsApp number 9892572883 or send a message to bobsbanter@gmail.com