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Comment by smokey_circles

Freedom of speech is not freedom from social consequence. It doesn't apply to private institutions. Ever. End of discussion.

What should be discussed is whether or not Twitter and Facebook have crossed into the "public utility" domain. I mean, twitter literally facilitate and handover a POTUS account that reaches hundreds of millions of you Americans.

It feels like Americans won't do that though because the idea of talking to the other side is unimaginable.

But twitter and facebook have incredible power over the public, and I don't think it's crazy to suggest a regulator

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