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However, the conversation critically examines the broader implications of classifying protest groups as terror organizations. While condemning the violence and illegal acts committed by some supporters, the speaker warns that such designations risk criminalizing legitimate speech and activism. Anti-terror laws are being used to arrest individuals for merely holding up supportive placards or expressing political opinions—actions that should be protected under free speech. Moreover, this heavy-handed approach inadvertently elevates these activists to a martyr-like status, allowing them to frame themselves as heroes fighting oppression. The critique emphasizes that a more nuanced strategy—targeting criminal activities without broadly silencing dissent—is necessary to balance security with civil liberties.