In Congress *WAY* too long: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.)

Calling for a blasphemy law?

Sen. Lindsey Graham said Congress might need to explore the need to limit some forms of freedom of speech, in light of Tennessee^[1] pastor Terry Jones’ Quran burning, and how such actions result in enabling U.S. enemies.

“I wish we could find a way to hold people accountable.  Free speech is a great idea, but we're in a war,” Graham told CBS’ Bob Schieffer on “Face the Nation” Sunday.

...demonstrating once and for all his lack of understanding of American liberty and, therefore, his unfitness for office.

I mean it.  Freedom of speech is something you don’t fool around with, and Graham is a fool.

Chef Mojo:

The people of South Carolina need to get their collective heads out of their asses and hand Graham his on a platter.  His support of limiting our speech to appease the Religion of the Perpetually Offended is but one of many reasons to primary his ass out of existence.

Rick Moran:

...a dangerous, doltish example of the kind of casual authoritarianism found in today’s Congress.

Ace:

No matter what the nail, for a certain segment of the population the right tool for the job is always some more state control and forbiddance of unhygeinic thought.

Mark Steyn:

...Ever since I ran into a spot of bother in Canada, I’ve found myself giving speeches in defense of freedom of expression in Toronto, London, Copenhagen, etc.  I did not think it would be necessary quite so soon to take the same stand in the land of the First Amendment against craven squishes of the political class willing to trade core liberties for a quiet life.

Elsewhere:

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