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But others say it was also a strategic decision - to deny Tasmanian Aboriginal people rights, and to snuff out their culture.

Inside, you can be sure every effort will be made to snuff out the merest hint of discontent.

With all dissent snuffed out at home, Russia is turning its attention to opponents who have sought refuge in the West.

To make it worse, anti-LGBTQ+ conservatives are actively working to snuff out the rare glimpses of queer culture and joy that do exist in such places.

“The system we fought for & many died for is being snuffed out before our eyes because the democrats only care about power,” wrote Kent, a decorated Army Special Forces combat veteran.