Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Announces Bill Prohibiting Social Media Censorship

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Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced on Friday that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit social media companies from censoring Texans’ viewpoints online, adding that censorship is “not going to be tolerated in Texas.”

“We see that the First Amendment is under assault by these social media companies, and that is not going to be tolerated in Texas,” said Governor Abbott at a press conference on Friday alongside State Senator Bryan Hughes (R).

“There is a dangerous movement spreading across the country trying to try to silence conservative ideas, religious beliefs,” the governor added. “We saw that first arise on college campuses.”

“We don’t allow your phone company to cut you off because they don’t like your politics, your cable company can’t cut you off because of your religion,” said Hughes. “These social media companies are common carriers. They have chosen to enter into that business, and they cannot discriminate against people in a violation of the First Amendment.”

more at https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/03/05/texas-gov-greg-abbott-announces-bill-prohibiting-social-media-censorship/

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Abbott steps to forefront for freedom again.....

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What will this law do when someone wants to share child pornography, ask for violence against another group, or divulge private information about another person? 

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18 minutes ago, CanAm1980 said:

What will this law do when someone wants to share child pornography, ask for violence against another group, or divulge private information about another person? 

i guess the democrats will have to find another way to share, riot, or dox someone........

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5 minutes ago, Ban Hammer said:

i guess the democrats will have to find another way to share, riot, or dox someone........

So the law only protects speech for Republicans?

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1 hour ago, CanAm1980 said:

So the law only protects speech for Republicans?

If only Republicans' speech is being being censored.......otherwise, it protects all Texans.

Edited March 7, 2021 by Lucky Cat

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3 hours ago, Lucky Cat said:

If only Republicans' speech is being being censored.......otherwise, it protects all Texans.

So all Texans will be allowed to distribute child pornography, incite violence and violate the privacy of others.

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10 hours ago, Ban Hammer said:

Texas Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced on Friday that he plans to sign a bill into law that would prohibit social media companies from censoring Texans’ viewpoints online, adding that censorship is “not going to be tolerated in Texas.”

“We see that the First Amendment is under assault by these social media companies, and that is not going to be tolerated in Texas,” said Governor Abbott at a press conference on Friday alongside State Senator Bryan Hughes (R).

“There is a dangerous movement spreading across the country trying to try to silence conservative ideas, religious beliefs,” the governor added. “We saw that first arise on college campuses.”

“We don’t allow your phone company to cut you off because they don’t like your politics, your cable company can’t cut you off because of your religion,” said Hughes. “These social media companies are common carriers. They have chosen to enter into that business, and they cannot discriminate against people in a violation of the First Amendment.”

more at https://www.breitbart.com/tech/2021/03/05/texas-gov-greg-abbott-announces-bill-prohibiting-social-media-censorship/

 

  To my knowledge, social media entities are all currently private sector organizations. The first amendment doesn't apply. Post's can be removed or deleted for any reason. Just like here on VJ.  Private entities can accept or deny speech as they see fit, which is why they all have terms of service that users agree to.

 

  People should actually read the first amendment before bringing it up irrationally like this. Seems like Abbott is putting on another show.

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37 minutes ago, Steeleballz said:

 

  To my knowledge, social media entities are all currently private sector organizations. The first amendment doesn't apply. Post's can be removed or deleted for any reason. Just like here on VJ.  Private entities can accept or deny speech as they see fit, which is why they all have terms of service that users agree to.

 

  People should actually read the first amendment before bringing it up irrationally like this. Seems like Abbott is putting on another show.

Just like the irrational 100% open with no masks, all that is left for someone who wants to win a Republican primary is to be more Trump like than Trump. Common sense and traditional values be damned.

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cool. i could post anything i want here without repercussions!

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3 hours ago, Steeleballz said:

Abbott is putting on another show

Yes -- for his donors/contributors.

Edited March 8, 2021 by TBoneTX

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I can see a TexasRUs social media coming up, where Texans who would be banned elsewhere can enjoy each other. Or was that Parler? Or Gab? 

 

(This has to be tongue in cheek from Moderators on a forum, right? Or should I put that Alanis Morissette song on a loop?)

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7 hours ago, Prizm123 said:

cool. i could post anything i want here without repercussions!

I don't see anything in the article which would suggest that.....I think you know exactly what the bill is meant to prohibit.  If you think that some platforms don't censor content based strictly on political viewpoints, then you aren't paying attention.

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1 hour ago, Lucky Cat said:

I don't see anything in the article which would suggest that.....I think you know exactly what the bill is meant to prohibit.  If you think that some platforms don't censor content based strictly on political viewpoints, then you aren't paying attention.

Which politucal viewpoints are being censored?

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Why not just ban social media, China does that.