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What is the True Crime Related to TikTok?

 What is the True Crime Related to TikTok?


What should concern us about TikTok? Chinese intelligence gathering? The corruption of our youth? Or, stay with me here, the one actual crime: The Congressional usurpation of your right of free expression?

Why Congress Banning TikTok is a Violation of the First Amendment

Amendment 1

"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."

Congress should not be making laws limiting (abridging) free speech by limiting our use of platforms! Congress can not tell you which soapboxes you can stand on to deliver your message or dissent!

The First Amendment of the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of speech. This means that the government cannot restrict what people say, write, or publish. A ban on TikTok would violate this fundamental right because it would prevent people from using a platform to express themselves.

TikTok is a social media platform that allows users to create and share short videos. It has become increasingly popular in recent years, especially among young people. The app has been used to share videos about a wide range of topics, including politics, social justice, and entertainment.

There are several reasons why a ban on TikTok would be a violation of the First Amendment. 

  1. The app is a popular way for people to express themselves. TikTok users often use the app to share videos about their lives, their thoughts, and their experiences. A ban on TikTok would prevent people from sharing these experiences with others on that platform.
  2. TikTok is a valuable tool for political speech. The app has been used by activists and politicians to share their messages with a wide audience. A ban on TikTok would make it more difficult for people to share their political views.
  3. TikTok is a platform for creative expression. The app has been used by artists, musicians, and other creative professionals to share their work with others. A ban on TikTok would stifle the creativity of these individuals.

A ban on TikTok would be a violation of the First Amendment because it would prevent people from using a platform to express themselves. The app is a popular way for people to share their lives, their thoughts, and their experiences. It is also a valuable tool for political speech and creative expression. Abridging the right of the people to use such a platform violates our Constitutional right of free speech, free expression, and petition. Our lawmakers are breaking our laws!

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