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OPINION<\/p>\n
Evansville Courier & Press Published 4:25 p.m. CT Oct. 31, 2020 <\/p>\n
We are concerned with the recent editing of individuals' comments on social media. Amendment 1 to the Constitution of the United States of America reads as follows:<\/p>\n
\"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.\"<\/p>\n
The development of the internet has provided yet another method through which free speech can be communicated and heard. The internet is no different than a newspaper, radio show or television.<\/p>\n
Freedom of speech is supported by our laws. Today's internet providers are using their business to edit free speech. This happened recently when we published a joke on Facebook. After posting the joke Facebook locked my account. The editing of free speech continues on a national scale in politics and business. Content in whatever form should never be edited by firms that maintain virtual monopolies on the internet.<\/p>\n
Congress should take immediate steps to restore freedom of speech on the internet.<\/p>\n
- Barry Cox<\/p>\n
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