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Re:Google deletes “communist bandits” from comments on Youtube by ksk on Monday May 18, 2020 @01:21PM (#23225372)
Laws are written for the sole purpose of serving our needs. "Free markets" are also a made-up concept designed to serve us. If they are no longer doing that we should change it as we see fit.

> The idea that some governing body can better choose my communication platform for my personal needs than I can for myself doesn't seem logical from my point of view.

It's an elected body that is chosen by the people in a fair and free democratic process. Why would they be incapable of serving their electorate?

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Re:Google deletes “communist bandits” from comments on Youtube by toolz on Monday May 18, 2020 @02:12PM (#23226202)
>Why would they be incapable of serving their electorate?

I'm not claiming they are incapable, but with a constantly re-elected congress that's on an upward trend and just now hitting 30% approval rating it seems they don't serve their constituents effectively.

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Re:Google deletes “communist bandits” from comments on Youtube by ksk on Monday May 18, 2020 @04:02PM (#23227659)
Well, I don't want to broaden the scope, but what about public communication platforms necessitates that governments cannot adequately protect free-speech as well as provide a fair/balanced service? NPR seems to do it quite well, so does PBS. Not saying they're perfect because nothing is, but the government is quite capable in this regard.
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