• NutWrench@lemmy.ml
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    "Above everything, including profit, X works to protect the public’s right to free speech. But for speech to be truly free, we must also have the freedom to see or hear things that some people may consider objectionable,” he added.

    Good to know you believe in free speech. Elmo. So you won't mind if companies exercise that right by choosing not to advertise on your racist, apartheid-loving network.

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      But for speech to be truly free, we must also have the freedom to see or hear things that some people may consider objectionable,” he added._

      And the freedom to say "that's objectionable" and choose not to be associated with it.

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        Elon wants people to have the freedom to hear and see shit that makes them sick, but doesn't want them to have the freedom to leave it's presence.

        Elon's a pretty twisted little shit, isn't he?

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        That's not freedom of speech, that's freedom of association. Different freedoms. Your point remakns though, I'm not arguing, just pointing that out.

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      Freedom of speech is connected to freedom of association, which also includes the freedom to not speak and to not associate (ie. halting advertising)

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      Also doesn't freedom of speech not apply to companies

      Pretty sure it only applies to the government