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If he doesnt like it he doesnt have to go to the room. simple as that.
free speech is for everyone even if you dont like what is being said. let the event go ahead.
censorhip has no place in our democracy. poets shouldnt have to live in fear of being silenced by people like him
Keep your religion out of the arts. Let the man read his poems.
this is Wales not the dark ages. stephen green needs to find a hobby that doesnt involve telling everyone else what they can and cant hear
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November 29, 2008
Seeing 250 people back Patrick shows that we will not let artistic expression be silenced by intimidation. It means the world to see this many people reject such narrow demands for censorship.
Reached 250 supporters
November 28, 2008
November 27, 2008
Patrick is a friend whose work deserves to be heard without intimidation. We are gaining momentum toward our goal and I need you to pass this link to your connections right now to ensure this reading proceeds.
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November 25, 2008
Patrick is a friend and his work deserves to be heard without intimidation from those trying to silence artists. We are nearing one hundred signatures and I need you to pass this link to someone else right now so we can keep this momentum going.
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Ridiculous how he thinks he can control the assembly. total joke.
If he doesnt like it he doesnt have to go to the room. simple as that.
free speech is for everyone even if you dont like what is being said. let the event go ahead.
censorhip has no place in our democracy. poets shouldnt have to live in fear of being silenced by people like him
Keep your religion out of the arts. Let the man read his poems.
this is Wales not the dark ages. stephen green needs to find a hobby that doesnt involve telling everyone else what they can and cant hear
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Ridiculous how he thinks he can control the assembly. total joke.