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On Tech: The internet s censored space

By Thomas A. Smith

It s time to stop debating whether we want powerful gatekeepers vetting information. We do. We don t want people to be able to shout the proverbial fire in a crowded theater, and we don t want terrorists, stalkers, dangerous conspiracy theorists and authoritarians to have free rein on the internet.Let s move past simplistic free-speech arguments. The real debate is how we make sure that powerful gatekeepers exercise their authority effectively, fairly and with accountability.

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Got that? We like powerful gatekeepers telling what to think.