With the recent suspension of comedian Jimmy Kimmel from his ABC late-night show, Democrats have expressed alarm over the state’s alleged infringement on free speech. However, this piece posits that such criticisms are somewhat misplaced when compared to the significant measures enacted by the Biden administration to enforce censorship on social platforms.
The article highlights the extent to which the Biden administration’s policies affected the dissemination of information, citing the case of Google, where the company reportedly complied with directives to restrict certain types of content. This included the suspension of accounts that disseminated information that conflicted with the official narratives during the pandemic. The article further states that these actions were not isolated and affected a range of individuals, both content creators and the general public, by limiting their access to diverse viewpoints.
A major point of contention is the article’s assertion that while Kimmel’s suspension is a focal point for some, the broader issue of government censorship during the pandemic is more pressing. In this context, Kimmel’s case is viewed as a minor issue, and the article suggests that the left’s previous support for such censorship, particularly during the pandemic, warrants scrutiny. It highlights how the left’s actions and rhetoric have contradicted their current criticisms, emphasizing the importance of consistency in advocating for free speech.