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[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

In terms of punishment from the government, yes. The court of public opinion is another matter entirely. Civil court too.

[-] Derproid@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Do you think the people are not part of the government?

[-] acosmichippo@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

no, we are not part of the government. same reason the 1st amendment does not apply to private property. it protects speech from censorship from the government.

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