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Specter canceled shortly before the opening of the conference after the Council on American-Islamic Relations circulated a petition in his home state that criticized his participation. The conference, "Libel Lawfare: Silencing Criticism of Radical Islam" is "inaccurate, inflammatory and agenda-driven" according to CAIR Philadelphia Executive Director
We strongly support free speech and other First Amendment rights, but believe the senator's appearance at this event would have legitimized views not shared by the majority of Pennsylvanians of all faiths.In other words, speaking out against unfair application of free speech laws — and radical Islamic terrorists — is suddenly contrary to the views of most Pennsylvanians.
Specter, in true form, told conference organizers that he had a "scheduling conference."
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