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> If Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter were acting in concert to raise prices, everyone would be up in arms. But acting in concert to repress speech, no big d
by quyleanh 6y ago
> If Apple, Google, Facebook and Twitter were acting in concert to raise prices, everyone would be up in arms. But acting in concert to repress speech, no big deal. Aren’t civil liberties supposed to be more important than money? [1]
[1] - https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1347961063707471873 https://twitter.com/DavidSacks/status/1347961063707471873
- pmiller2 6y agoWay to deliberately mischaracterize the First Amendment.
- hehehaha 6y agoDo you know how long it took VW to erase the Nazi stench off of its brand? Beyond so many moral reasons for doing this, no one wants to be associated with a fascist movement. Hit to your brand is only exponential from here on out.
- supertrope 6y agoThe tech megacorps don't want another attempted coup d'etat to be promoted on their services in the next 10 days. A republic without strong institutions, responsible leaders, and a citizenry who truly believe in democratic values is just words on paper. Many republics just end when one person or tribe amasses too much power and then exploits an opportunity to seize absolute control.