I think they were protected by invaders
This is similar to the symptom of schizophrenia called inappropriate affect. An inappropriate effect is an emotional expression that is inadequate or inharmonious with the situation or the event that is taking place, due to its intensity or quality. In Tourette disorder, the person cannot regulate this symptom despite being aware of the inappropriateness of his message and behavior.
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Use of civil disobedience to gain political freedom.
