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by HailMyThrowaway 2143 days ago
We don't want a government to be the arbiter of truth. Please read 1984 or consider the following:

Iraq clearly has weapons of mass destruction. Censor all communications claiming otherwise.

The American government is not performing mass surveillance on its citizens. James Clapper Confirmed this in a Congressional Hearing. Censor all communication claiming otherwise

South Korea's President is not being influenced by a cult leader. Censor all communication claiming otherwise

And countless other examples where government controlling communication would lead to censorship of topics that the general public MUST hear. One cannot make an informed decision without information.