In the eyes of the Party, Winston poses a true threat. The Party maintains power by using mind control, by teaching others to think in ways that benefit the Party (Big Brother). It seems reasonable to assume that the only real fear of the party is losing its power; its power can only be lost via the power of free thought. Freedom is contagious; its power grows many fold with the addition of each person who recognizes some evil in Big Brother. If you think of free thought as a contaminant (from the Party's viewpoint), it may be easier to recognize that Winston, as person aware of truth, could share that awareness with others. Each person who realizes some degree of truth may infect myriad others with his knowledge. In essence, the Party must stop Winston, and others like him, or risk everything they have.
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