Social Media Should Not Be Blamed for the Consequences of Democracy

Tags: Big Government, Democracy, Politics

02/07/2024 Per Bylund

Social media tends to be blamed for the overall nastiness of public discourse. Instead of condemning this form of communication, condemn the fuel that feeds this conflagration: democracy.

Original Article: Social Media Should Not Be Blamed for the Consequences of Democracy

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