“To preserve the freedom of the human mind then and freedom of the press, every spirit should be ready to devote itself to martyrdom.”

Maybe a bit drastic but, a standard — if not true on its face, its very close thereto.

A lot of folks exposing the truth are literally risking their lives — it's a good chance they are over the target.

The adult should be devoted to life. The adult should search out and find the life alternative. The famous martyrs mentioned for example did have alternatives. Socates, for instance, could have wished the city of Athens a fine farewell, declaring he was off to find intelligence, and no doubt would have found it. And instead of drinking from the deadly chalice, held it high above himself to observe Athens' aimless reflection as he left that degenerated enclave.