Harris' Troubling Views on Censorship The subjective nature of what constitutes disinformation raises significant concerns about the future of free speech, especially as it becomes more entwined with political motivations. In Harris’s case, her 2019 statements provide a preview of the aggressive stance she might take against platforms such as X if she ascends to the presidency. She not only advocated for Trump’s removal from Twitter, but also took the extraordinary step of writing directly to then-CEO Jack Dorsey, urging him to suspend Trump’s account permanently. Her call to action did not go unnoticed — Trump’s Twitter account was “permanently suspended” in January 2021 following the Capitol riots, underlining the potential impact of political pressure on social media platforms. As the world watches these developments unfold, it’s clear that the line between fighting disinformation and suppressing free speech is becoming increasingly blurred. If Harris is elected president, Musk and his platform could face unprecedented challenges, possibly even severe legal repercussions. The implications for free speech in the digital age are profound, as the definition of disinformation remains dangerously fluid, often tailored to serve the interests of those in power.
Trump should have been executed summarily that January, and with the horrific powers the Supreme Court just handed to a president, he might have been judged by his own standards. So, there's that. People were very angry. Talking of Harris and censorship, let’s not forget the true abuse of power that deserved far worse.
And she was proven absolutely correct. Police were abused, died, a catastrophy so awful a couple took their own lives, and his misguided idiot supporters/cultists suffered also. If you had ever held a position of leadership you would realise that sometimes you must make calls that are expedient.
Quite rightfully. Trump's Twitter account should be suspended before January 6th. Seeing his previous pattern of criminal activity using it to provoke a mob to take over the Capitol.
@ipatent, just to say, I took another swipe at writing my 2nd reply because I really meant it. Had Trump actually served, not simply sent to a military school because of his bad behaviour, he might have justly been put against a wall. He escaped because he has conditioned people to have no standards surrounding him.