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Franzen: Bill to protect free speech on UW campuses offers neither freedom nor protection

State Rep. Jesse Kremer (R-Kewaskum) says a bill he is pushing that would create stiff penalties for some student protesters in the University of Wisconsin System is aimed at protecting free speech on campus. That may be his intent, but the effect more likely will send a chill over the free speech of all students, faculty and staff.