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And yet we've had demonstrations and protests that have drawn hundreds of thousands of people, perhaps millions, into the streets around the world to demand change or rally around causes.

Where does that happen online, with the guarantees afforded by only the rule of law?



Various governments have ways to petition online. Change.org or whatever is reasonably open to things covered by the first amendment, though of course it is privately controlled without real guarantees.


A government-controlled way to protest is not a protest, is it?

Nor is funnelling your voice through a private corporation, regardless of whether it is for profit or not.

Thanks for re-making my point for me I guess?




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