“Google’s decision to host CBP’s immigrant-hunting app while removing one designed to warn people about the presence of ICE has concerned free speech experts.”
“Google’s decision to host CBP’s immigrant-hunting app while removing one designed to warn people about the presence of ICE has concerned free speech experts.”
But this isn’t a matter of free speech, is it? Google isn’t a government entity, and as such, aren’t they exempt from freedom of speech? The same thing happens with nearly every social media platform. They CHOOSE to let you in. They don’t have to. Google has CHOSEN to support ICE personnel instead of the people. Shitty and morally bankrupt, yes. I’m not arguing that. But why is this a first amendment issue?
People are lead to believe that the FA extends to all facets of their lives. I think that’s one of the reasons why they let corporations get away with so much deregulation. People often don’t realize how much less responsibility corporations have than them for the same actions. I still get shocked pikachu faces when I tell people what limited liability is and they ask how is this shit legal.