EU Censorship Threatens American Free Speech Rights
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Posted 17 hours ago
**Censorship on the Internet: A Growing Crisis for American Free Speech**
In an alarming turn of events, the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of free speech on the internet, undermining the very principles that define American democracy.
Under the DSA's stringent regulations, American tech companies are being coerced into censoring their users to comply with European standards, threatening the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans.
This legislation goes beyond protecting individuals from illegal content; it enforces a new regime that classifies “disinformation” as anything deemed "harmful" by the EU.
Consequently, platforms must not only restrict illicit speech but also moderate content that the European Commission may label as misinformation or harmful, regardless of its legality in the United States.
The recent portrayal of social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, showcases how compliance with the DSA manifests in practice.
While the current administration, led by President Trump, aims to restore free speech freedoms through executive order, the reality is that the DSA has created a chokehold on online discourse.
Tech giants, under the threat of harsh fines from the EU, are adopting algorithmic censorship practices that mimic traditional forms of state-controlled speech suppression.
This issue is exacerbated by American companies feeling pressured to regulate user-generated content in ways that align with foreign law—especially as we see instances where vital discourse is restricted simply because it doesn’t conform to European favor.
Moreover, the increasing collaboration between EU lawmakers and American tech platforms creates a confusing patchwork of truth, where the freedom to express a viewpoint can be stifled in the name of political correctness.
What’s at stake is not merely the capacity to freely share ideas but the foundational belief in liberty that America was built upon.
As President Trump continues to combat the ramifications of this censorship overreach, it’s crucial for lawmakers and citizens alike to understand the implications of allowing foreign entities to dictate the rules of American discourse.
The priority must be to protect our citizens from external infringement on their rights, ensuring that America remains a bastion of free thought and expression, unimpeded by foreign governance.
As this battle for online speech escalates, it bears repeating: the strength of our democracy hinges on our unwavering commitment to the principles embodied in the First Amendment, free from the overreach of foreign bureaucracies.
Sources:
americanthinker.com
zerohedge.com
modernity.news
In an alarming turn of events, the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of free speech on the internet, undermining the very principles that define American democracy.
Under the DSA's stringent regulations, American tech companies are being coerced into censoring their users to comply with European standards, threatening the First Amendment rights of millions of Americans.
This legislation goes beyond protecting individuals from illegal content; it enforces a new regime that classifies “disinformation” as anything deemed "harmful" by the EU.
Consequently, platforms must not only restrict illicit speech but also moderate content that the European Commission may label as misinformation or harmful, regardless of its legality in the United States.
The recent portrayal of social media platforms like X, formerly Twitter, showcases how compliance with the DSA manifests in practice.
While the current administration, led by President Trump, aims to restore free speech freedoms through executive order, the reality is that the DSA has created a chokehold on online discourse.
Tech giants, under the threat of harsh fines from the EU, are adopting algorithmic censorship practices that mimic traditional forms of state-controlled speech suppression.
This issue is exacerbated by American companies feeling pressured to regulate user-generated content in ways that align with foreign law—especially as we see instances where vital discourse is restricted simply because it doesn’t conform to European favor.
Moreover, the increasing collaboration between EU lawmakers and American tech platforms creates a confusing patchwork of truth, where the freedom to express a viewpoint can be stifled in the name of political correctness.
What’s at stake is not merely the capacity to freely share ideas but the foundational belief in liberty that America was built upon.
As President Trump continues to combat the ramifications of this censorship overreach, it’s crucial for lawmakers and citizens alike to understand the implications of allowing foreign entities to dictate the rules of American discourse.
The priority must be to protect our citizens from external infringement on their rights, ensuring that America remains a bastion of free thought and expression, unimpeded by foreign governance.
As this battle for online speech escalates, it bears repeating: the strength of our democracy hinges on our unwavering commitment to the principles embodied in the First Amendment, free from the overreach of foreign bureaucracies.
Sources:
americanthinker.com
zerohedge.com
modernity.news
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