A high court ruling against censorship will deal a powerful blow against Big Tech tyranny. Not a day too soon. Hallelujah.
Never before in U.S. history have Americans been less free to see and say what they want. The blame goes mostly to the social media giants like Facebook, YouTube and Google that censor political views they don't like.Phone companies like AT&T or Sprint can't shut down your account because of your political views. American Airlines can't refuse to sell you a ticket because you've questioned climate change or COVID lockdowns. The law forbids it.
Right now, social media platforms freely censor, taking down posts and deplatforming users whose views they don't like — even a former president of the United States — and burying information so it's impossible to find with a Google search. But a similar Florida law was struck down by the 11th Circuit, arguing that Big Tech platforms have a First Amendment right to pick and choose views like a newspaper does.
In a 2021 concurring opinion, Thomas suggested a role for Congress to provide a legislative fix, including changing Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. But Congress is unlikely to act, as long as Democrats control either house.
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