THE DECEPTION TRAIN
LAYING TRACKS
Social Media is facing a conundrum. How can we uphold freedom of expression while preventing hate and disinformation from laying tracks? Where does one draw the line between free speech and hate speech? When is the use of censorship appropriate?
The answer seems easy at first. There is no line to draw. There should be NO censorship. Zero controls prohibiting individuals from expressing what is on their minds. After all, adults can discern fact from fiction, right from wrong, truth from fabrication. Well, for the most part, they can. Usually…
EXTREMIST AND FRINGE GROUPS
Should those with extremist agendas and fringe beliefs be held to a different standard than the rest of us? What about the Flat-Earthers, COVID-deniers, QAnon propagators, foreign governments and common pot-stirring liars? Should they be censored for publishing false information that instils fear and confusion across society?
Should those who publicly disregard established laws, emergency orders or human rights be censored? Or, should they be allowed to sell their bunk to the public without accountability? What happens when damaging…
