It seems that the right of freedom of speech that was enshrined in numerous constitutions is now under attack by religious institutions. (Salman Rushdie)

It seems that the right of freedom of speech that was enshrined in numerous constitutions is now under attack by religious institutions.

Salman Rushdie

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