Joe Lieberman: “When you know somebody personally, you're much less likely to fear…”

On the recordMarch 17, 2010

When you know somebody personally, you're much less likely to fear them, and I think that most discrimination is based on fear.

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Independent · Connecticut

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Lieberman emphasizes personal connections reduce fear and discrimination against gay individuals.

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Joe Lieberman: “When you know somebody personally, you're much less likely to fear them, and I think that most discrimination is based…”