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How would a similar situation play out in other countries? My understanding is that the US already has some of the strongest free speech protections despite thi
by solardev 3y ago
How would a similar situation play out in other countries? My understanding is that the US already has some of the strongest free speech protections despite this (compared to the UK and EU especially). Are there countries, at least ones with strong rule of law, that do this differently and grant individuals rights inalienable by anyone?
- mindslight 3y agoI don't know that there is an existing country with stronger protections for free speech than the US, and it is true we do take that for granted. My point is that the negative framing in terms of the de jure government has reached its limits, with those seeking control essentially reinventing governance through "private" entities with "voluntary" agreements that in reality aren't so private or voluntary. It's quite tempting to cheer for autocratic corporate power when it appears to be doing things that you find favorable, but the wind can shift on a dime.