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Steve Cohen: The movement for greater restrictions on freedom of speech or expression to protect religions rather the rights of…

On the recordFebruary 11, 2009
The movement for greater restrictions on freedom of speech or expression to protect religions rather the rights of individuals is one of the greatest threats to human freedom at this time.
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Steve Cohen
Democratic · Tennessee

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Cohen emphasizes the threat to freedom of speech from restrictions aimed at protecting religions.

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