A Michigan elected who was prevented from using the word 'vagina' in an abortion debate performed controversial play where the word is heavily featured in front of thousands in protest of her gagging order. Lisa Brown and ten other female legislators read The Vagina Monologues on the steps of the state Capitol in Lansing last night alongside the play's author, Eve Ensler. Brown was silenced during a heated debate of a proposed bill restricting abortions. She said: 'Mr. Speaker, I’m flattered that you’re all so interested in my vagina, but "no" means "no."' Scroll down for videos Lisa Brown, right, in front of the crowd before performing the "The Vagina Monologues," on the steps of the Michigan State Capitol. Brown was censored after she said the word 'vagina' during a session debating a bill severally limiting abortion-rights
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Rep. Lisa Brown banned from speaking after 'unprofessional conduct' during anti-abortions debate
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Over 2,500 turn up to dramatic performance which turned into protest
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Eleven female lawmakers and author of the play read it on steps of Michigan state Capitol
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