Censorship on the internet has been a huge talking point, and with good reason. Big tech companies like Facebook and Twitter have been using their platforms to manipulate users and limit their access to information. But now, Congress is taking a stand against this practice.
In a recent interview, Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) made it clear that he believes the government has gone too far in censoring the public. Jordan said that the House Judiciary Committee plans to investigate how the FBI and other government agencies have been pressuring tech companies to censor users. He says this is a violation of the public’s First Amendment rights, and it needs to be addressed.
The recent release of the Twitter Files has only added fuel to the fire. These documents show that the FBI was pressuring tech companies to censor content, and demanding access to private data. Not only that, but the files also showed that Twitter was collaborating with the CIA, Pentagon, and White House. This is especially concerning when you consider that the intelligence community knew about Hunter Biden’s laptop scandal months before the New York Post story broke, yet they still primed Twitter to censor the story just before the election.
The Facebook Files were also recently released as part of an ongoing lawsuit, and the documents showed that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) had a significant influence over COVID-19 censorship decisions at Facebook and Instagram. This is a clear violation of the public’s right to free speech and information, and it should be taken seriously.
Everyone deserves to have their voice heard and to access information without the fear of censorship. We must hold big tech and the government accountable for their attempts to silence the public. As Congressman Jordan said, “It’s not supposed to work that way in this great country.” Let’s make sure our rights are protected, and that these companies are not using their platforms to manipulate the public.