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Re:Freedom of speech is in retreat by kelukelugames on Tuesday June 07, 2016 @10:32AM (#11854745)
Are you alluding to the previous article? This one is worth reading. It mentions how the US military begged a pastor to not promote hate because it jeopardizes security on foreign soil.
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Re:Freedom of speech is in retreat by AnimalMuppet on Tuesday June 07, 2016 @03:39PM (#11857157)
Note well: Begged. Not ordered. Not forced. Not sent the police (or some thugs) to supply some intimidation.

They asked. That was within their right to do.

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