If all mankind minus one, were of one opinion, and only one person were of the contrary opinion, mankind would be no more justified in silencing that one person, than he, if he had the power, would be justified in silencing mankind. J.S. Mill, On Liberty Liberal institutions in Britain no longer understand nor apply the basic principles of liberalism, as set out by its greatest proponents, such as J.S Mill. The public refuse to be fooled. Neither will they be silenced.