Free speech in a time of war

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Recently, Senator Lindsay Graham (R-SC) made a statement about the recent Koran burning by pastor Terry Jones. He said “I wish we could find a way to hold people accountable. Free speech is a great idea, but we’re in a war”

Meanwhile Senator Reid (D-NV) suggested that a congressional probe into Pastor Jones’ stunt may be coming. Since several hundred people have been killed in Afghanistan by rioting Muslims enraged at Pastor Jones’ act, prompting General Patraeus to criticize the pastor’s actions, and many expect President Obama to apologize.

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