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In reply to the discussion: If the UK can do it....why the hell can't we? [View all]Amishman
(5,942 posts)Once you start putting restrictions on freedom, it is easier and easier for a malicious entity to misuse that power to further their own ends.
I'd rather have unrestricted flow of ideas and information, even if it leads to this type of bullshit.
That being said, I also think it is more productive to look a little deeper.
I still think most of our troubles can be traced back to economic roots.
Why?
The slow transfer of wealth to the elites and the slow decay of working and middle class quality of life has added a ton of stress and pressure to our daily existence. This leads people to want to lash out, and makes the job of spinsters like Fox 100x easier as their audience is already looking for someone to blame for their struggles and call their enemy - all Fox has to do is misdirect that angst.