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That’s not the issue, the question is whether they are the public square? If the answer is yes, it doesn’t matter how they get revenue. The government is empowered to protect the citizens and to be an arbitrator, such the violence isn’t the only recourse. If the government is not going to take that responsibility, there will be violence.

Trust me, if the government mandated Facebook couldn’t censor, advisors would still advertise there. They have no other option to reach people, that’s actually the reason it should be considered the town square.




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