In general why are people so scared about talking about what they really think?

Question

Ever since I joined this group Ive noticed that when I ask someone in person what they feel about the war in Iraq or about religion or everyday stuff they are more uptide? But people in here they just dont give a rats *** and answer anything I ask them? Even if it gets them angry.

Answer 1

Because its easy to get arrested for speaking your mind these days, or even just carted off to some detention camp without being arrested and spending the rest of your life there.

Welcome to 1984..