Whatever happened to “I do not agree with what you say, but I will fight for your right to say it?”
Not very ‘sociable’ media if you take down what your Facebook or Twitter friend said because you do not agree.
Not talking about removing profanity, or libel (laws against publication of ‘defamation’ that I have noted and studied since age 19) or character assassination. Or verified (that varies sometimes) falsehoods. Just talking about censoring or arresting when you respectfully disagree.
Better we compete—friendly, please—when we hold differing opinions. Might even learn something if we listen to the other side.
As for competition, there will soon emerge another ‘social media’ that lets you voice another opinion. Surprised? Why? Different opinions began appearing on billboards—contrary op
Competing newspapers go back to our original colonies. New ones now emerging in our time: Epoch Times, for example.
I am all for freedom of speech. You can call me ‘liberal’ if you also include dictionary words such as “Not intolerant or prejudiced, broad-minded.”
You can call me ‘conservative’ if you agree that differences of opinion should be well-mannered, both sides heard. Riots that hide under the title of ‘protest’ are still mob-rule events.
If you need an organizational title to enforce only your opinion, Gestapo comes to mind.
