FTA: > In a statement, Patterson compared social media to cigarettes. > "Once thought to be perfectly safe for users, social media access to minors has led to

FTA: > In a statement, Patterson compared social media to cigarettes. > "Once thought to be perfectly safe for users, social media access to minors has led to remarkable rises in self-harm, suicide, and mental health issues." Patterson said. "The Texas legislature must act this session to protect children because, thus far, the social media platforms have failed to do so." TV and radio have not been able to claim these same effects Edit: Formatting