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Re:America’s social-media addiction is getting worse by Nasrudith on Friday August 09, 2019 @09:53AM (#20654289)
Isn't there a massive conflict of interest being ignored on the government's part? Namely that addiction seems to be the camel's nose into the tent for oversight and power on them.

To be frank claiming that private interests having influence is reason for giving power to the government is like saying that chickenwire is unfair to the foxes because the farmer is exploiting the chickens.

They are chosen to be our servants - not our masters - the power should be separated for a reason.

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Re:America’s social-media addiction is getting worse by II2II on Friday August 09, 2019 @07:07PM (#20658934)
They are discussing regulations upon businesses, rather than laws that regulate the behavior of individuals. It is an important distinction.

There is a big difference between a democratically elected government and a business. Governments must demonstrate restraint because they ultimately report to the people. Businesses typically demonstrate restraint in order to avoid regulation by the government. If you neuter government, then there are very few reasons for them to demonstrate restraint. In other words, the government is the chicken wire.

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