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Howard Dean:"Free Speech is good. Respecting Others Is better"
Jihadwatch.org ^ | December 7, 2015 | Robert Spencer

Posted on 12/07/2015 12:56:58 PM PST by Biggirl

Fewer and fewer people seem to understand the significance and importance of the freedom of speech these days: the avalanche of criticism that was heaped upon my colleague Pamela Geller for our event in defense of the freedom of speech in Garland, Texas last May demonstrated that.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Connecticut; US: Vermont
KEYWORDS: dean; howarddean; protests; robertspencer; speech; vermont
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To: The Ghost of FReepers Past

Yes, what the “liberals” really want is conformity.


41 posted on 12/07/2015 3:31:27 PM PST by virgil (The evil that men do lives after them)
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To: Biggirl

Actually, the watchman on the wall is held responsible for that position. It is his duty to sound the warning. It is not out of disrespect, but of love, honor, commitment, and concern for the well-being of others that the truth be told.


42 posted on 12/07/2015 3:35:57 PM PST by huldah1776
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To: Biggirl

Apples and oranges.

Free Speech is an integral part of our governance pact (i.e., The Constitution). Respect is an option that is earned. It cannot be legislated.

Mr. Dean has not earned my respect.


43 posted on 12/07/2015 3:50:40 PM PST by neocon1984
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To: Biggirl

We haven’t heard from the leader of IMP for a while.

(Insane Midget Posse)


44 posted on 12/07/2015 4:05:00 PM PST by TigersEye (This is the age of the death of reason and rule of law. Prepare!)
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To: Biggirl

Howard: Sanity is the best. Try it sometime.


45 posted on 12/07/2015 4:36:54 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Biggirl

Fascism in the name of protecting feelings is still tyranny.


46 posted on 12/07/2015 5:31:27 PM PST by tbw2
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