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Should We Allow Democrats To Monitor Social Media For “Hate Speech”?
Should We Allow Democrats To Monitor Social Media For “Hate Speech”?
Here’s the Scoop
Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent proclamation that New York State, under Democratic leadership, is partnering with social media giants to surveil and combat “hate speech” ignites a critical debate on the boundaries of free speech and state overreach.
This move, portrayed as a step towards public safety, involves monitoring social media interactions, a tactic that raises eyebrows among advocates of free speech and personal privacy.
The initiative, set against a backdrop of rising antisemitic incidents in New York City, is part of a broader strategy to bolster security. However, it also ushers in a new era where the lines between protecting citizens and policing thoughts become increasingly blurred.
In this charged atmosphere, where the definition of “hate speech” often seems subject to political interpretation, the role of the state in monitoring and regulating speech on social media platforms is a contentious issue. Critics argue that such measures, especially under a single party’s direction, risk encroaching on the fundamental rights of free expression and privacy.
We ask you, the reader: Should we allow Democrats, or any political party for that matter, to take the helm in monitoring social media for “hate speech”? Does this represent a necessary step to ensure public safety, or is it a perilous slide towards state censorship and control over personal expression?
Your voice is critical in this debate over the balance of safety, privacy, and freedom. Vote now and make your stance known.
What do you think? Let us know by participating in our poll, or join the discussion in the comment section below!
I love Freedom
November 19, 2023 at 2:16 pm
No. We government to much control over our lives.
Hcatguy
November 20, 2023 at 6:54 am
This is akin to making Iran head of the human rights council.
Michael Rossi
November 24, 2023 at 7:07 am
Because of the the traitors the demmocRats have become….
They don’t even deserve the freedom of oxygen.
FJB and every traitor rat that voted for the POS
Mark Smith
November 24, 2023 at 8:19 am
Michael, I’m glad we are on the same team.
Don
November 24, 2023 at 7:10 am
Nope. It’s we the people who should be monitoring the Demonrat’s hate speech everywhere along with the phony RINOs. We have no need or use for the traitors on both sides.
Bruce
November 29, 2023 at 8:41 am
Our news and multi-media are already monitored and controlled why make it legal to do so. What happened to our 1st amendment the freedom of speech? Take Facebook for instance: if you share on public chat they can and will take your priviledges away even if you are adding to the story opened by author. This wasn’t so biased before the Demo/Socialists stole the elections.
Tarheel
November 24, 2023 at 7:32 am
Why does anyone get to monitor it? Who gets to determine what it is? Yelling fire in a crowded theatre is one thing that could bring potential harm to many people, however hurt feelings never killed anyone. Open threats of violence being perpetrated is a case of he said , she said, unless others can corroborate the threat. Although some speech is ugly and offensive,…we still have the freedoms to walk away and ignor it.
Lance
November 24, 2023 at 7:57 am
On principle, no; on a purely practical basis, a double no : the liberal definition of “hate speech” is anything which conflicts with their own anti-White,anti-American, anti- conservative,anti-Christian agenda which pervades everything.
Crossram
November 24, 2023 at 10:38 am
Corruption is a way of life for Democrats.
RJG
November 24, 2023 at 10:48 am
How about letting the fox guard the hen house? Dillinger guard the bank? Hunter be the leader of the ATF or DEA?
Jerry C.
November 24, 2023 at 5:51 pm
“Hate speech” is an idiotic idea: we have a right to “free speech” – even speech others don’t like – as long as it’s not slanderous, inciting to violence, disclosing of gov’t secrets, does not “out” an undercover agent of the gov’t and put their life in danger, or foment insurrection.
Keith Simmonds
November 27, 2023 at 6:42 am
“Hate Speech”? I disagree with what you say, but will defend to the death your right to say it