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Old 09-20-2009, 07:41 AM   #856
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Originally Posted by richlevy View Post
I agree with Sugarpop that during the last administration there were crackdowns on protesters based on the signs/t-shirts they had with them.
In the interest of fairness, let's remember that Clinton started the free speech zone. Both parties hate opposing discourse. That Obama put up with armed nuts at or near his events (I have no idea how close they got to the President) shows a willingness to allow dissent at a level that can act as a safety valve. That is good politics.
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