Dave,
I can't remember a time when speaking your minds was a part of this trip. In fact, I even remember a young lass who recommended, in satsang, that we be very careful with "prayers"....... you might not receive what you expect.
Fear of asking and fear of speaking your mind was intrinsic to the commandment "leave no room for doubt in your mind."
Why do you continue to ask these silly questions and, at times, acting like a cult apologist? At least, that is what it sounds like much of the time, Dave.