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Comment by smt88

> The freedom of speech matters.

If it matters to you, you should find out what the First Amendment actually says and what it means.

Here is the entire First Amendment:

> "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Did you notice that it is a restriction on "Congress" and "the Government"? It is not a restriction on private companies banning individuals from their platforms, whether the reasons are ideological or not.

This lawsuit is a marketing tactic for Trump. It will be laughed out of court because it is utterly unconstitutional.

The intended benefit of this lawsuit is to help Trump raise money and to create yet another story to vilify people who dampen his authoritarianism.

parent smt88 5 years ago

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