The issue is that these platforms have grown to monopolistic or duopolistic size, NOT that a private company has the right to sever a business relationship.
It’s an antitrust issue, not a free speech issue.
It’s an antitrust issue, not a free speech issue.
But wait, there's more!
- Monopoly / antitrust
- Free speech
- Sedition / insurrection
- Property rights (of vendors)
- Freedom of association (vendors)
- National security
- Incitement, accountability
Interests and values require balancing. Some may weight more heavily than others.