In some [[political]] [[system]]s, dissent may be [[formal]]ly expressed by way of opposition [[politics]], while politically repressive regimes may prohibit any form of dissent, leading to suppression of dissent and the encouragement of social or political activism. Individuals who do not conform or support the policies of certain [[state]]s may be described as "dissidents," or in extreme cases, "enemies of the state". Several thinkers have argued that a [[health]]y [[society]] needs not only to protect, but also to encourage dissent.[1][2] | In some [[political]] [[system]]s, dissent may be [[formal]]ly expressed by way of opposition [[politics]], while politically repressive regimes may prohibit any form of dissent, leading to suppression of dissent and the encouragement of social or political activism. Individuals who do not conform or support the policies of certain [[state]]s may be described as "dissidents," or in extreme cases, "enemies of the state". Several thinkers have argued that a [[health]]y [[society]] needs not only to protect, but also to encourage dissent.[1][2] |