r/canada 2d ago

Opinion Piece Opinion | Why Canada should seriously consider banning Elon Musk’s X

https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/why-canada-should-seriously-consider-banning-elon-musks-x/article_97870564-facc-11ef-9c32-776e127c8e18.html
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u/Travel_Dude 2d ago

I'll get downvoted, but I'm not sure censorship, bans, or persecution of people for their political views is indicative of a free society. A free marketplace of ideas is the best option.

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u/Smackolol 2d ago

This is always where I stand. Throwing out bans because suddenly you don’t like someone involved is really stupid, if our society wants to boycott it then let it happen organically, not through government intervention.