Great topic Joe, you were very reflective and thoughtful. There seems to be arguments here, I am just not sure what, they are right at the surface. Perhaps your claim, could be that self-expression is vital to one's happiness and therefor it should not be limited, and individuals should not limit themselves? You may need to specify a certain area, such as the Middle East, or a particular form of self expression to focus your claim and ensure that it is a solid defensible claim. To do this, ask yourself who you want to address and what you want them to do as a result of your claim, the knowledge you give them.