Yeah, I don't think free speech includes the right to lie. Particularly when it's the political version of yelling fire in a crowded theater.
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The first amendment only protects you from the government
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Yep. That's true - but it is more than just a law, it is a principle that has existed longer than the law. It's kinda like how we have laws against murder. People have been against murder a lot longer than any particular jurisdiction has had it enshrined in law.
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Yeah, but this discussion is about law. So...
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I usually laugh at almost all your posts. Not this one! We can't censor people we disagree with or that we think are nuts. Only if they are clearly calling or inciting violence. Censorship always starts with something we agree with, but soon it gets out of control.
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you are free to shout your conspiracy theory bullshit on the street corner all you like. the first amendment doesn't guarantee you respect, legitimacy, or a media platform
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(not to mention alex jones has literally incited violence time and time again)
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Private Companies they can do want they want. Unless the government deems them a monopoly (which they kinda are if digital media)
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of course, just wanted to make a little side point
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Err.. I hate Alex Jones but I'd have to say you're wrong on this
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No they aren’t. Facebook are a private company.
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True, but this precedent will allow any private entity to silence anyone regardless of their beliefs.
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This has always been legal forever
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Just because you CAN say something, doesn’t mean you SHOULD
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That was deep bro. Are you a philosophy major?
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And trailer park karate.
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You have to be batshit crazy to sincerely support Alex Jones.
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No. To agree with him on everything? Yeah. But have his back on this fell swoop of wiping his platforms from 4 major media sites in one day? It's scary.
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He should’ve been removed a long time ago.
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