Rob Schneider Lashes Out Over State Farm Firing, Citing Freedom of Speech

Comedian’s “Copy Guy” ad was dropped in response to a social media campaign regarding his anti-vaccine views

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Rob Schneider is speaking out after his outspoken views on vaccines got him dropped by State Farm. The comedian took to Twitter to respond to the insurance company’s decision to stop running an advertisement he featured in.

Rather than speak out in his own words, Schneider took a page from the founding fathers, and more specifically America’s first president.

Also read: Rob Schneider TV Ad Dropped by State Farm Over Comedian’s Anti-Vaccine Views

“‘If the Freedom of Speech is taken away then dumb and silent we may be led, like sheep to the slaughter,’” he quoted, attributing the famous quote to George Washington.

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