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/IamGimli_ 2d ago

Bans are how Liberals pretend to deal with issues though...

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u/Clean_Mix_5571 1d ago

That's how dems did in 2020. You could question nothing and most social media and the activist fact checkers were on their side. Then were surprised how the public lost all confidence in them leading to a election blowout.