The Crackdown on Neutral Service Providers
Ben discusses the concerning trend of neutral service providers being used as tools to restrict free speech and crack down on certain viewpoints. He highlights examples such as credit card companies denying service for gun purchases and tech companies deplatforming Parlor. While these providers are technically allowed to make their own decisions, their overt crackdown on specific points of view is detrimental to the country.In this clip
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You Will Be Made To Obey | Ep. 1305
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