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Supreme Court could soon quash Big Tech censorship
[NYP] Never before in US history have Americans been less free to see and say what they want. The blame goes mostly to the social-media giants like Facebook, YouTube and Google that censor political views they don’t like. But the tech giants’ day of reckoning is near. Justice Clarence Thomas is taking them on. Phone companies like AT&T and Sprint can’t shut down your account because of your political views. American Airlines can’t refuse to sell you a ticket because you’ve questioned climate change or COVID lockdowns. A hotel can’t deny you accommodations because you’re a Republican. The law forbids it. That same ban against political discrimination should apply to social-media platforms. Thomas has argued against Big Tech censorship since at least 2021, saying these companies should have to serve all customers, just like phone companies, utilities and public accommodations. The US Supreme Court announced Friday it will rule on Florida and Texas state laws that prohibit tech giants from canceling users based on their political views. Expect Thomas to lead a majority of the justices to conclude that Internet censorship is inconsistent with democracy and must be stopped. A high-court ruling against censorship will deal a powerful blow against Big Tech tyranny. Not a day too soon. Hallelujah. Posted by: Besoeker 2023-10-04 |
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