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If the government uses their monetary ties, or forces a company with threats of legal (or executive) action to suppress free speech, I believe that is a violati
by ErikVandeWater 6y ago
If the government uses their monetary ties, or forces a company with threats of legal (or executive) action to suppress free speech, I believe that is a violation of the 1st amendment.
- pqhwan 6y agoAre you stating that as an unrelated hypothetical, or are you claiming that Trump forced Twitter to censor himself?
- ErikVandeWater 6y agoI am stating a general principal. If Twitter made the decision based on government pressure, it would be because of influence by the upcoming administration. I have not seen evidence to this effect.