Thursday, September 24, 2020

Which Law Fits This Issue Best?

 Scenario:  YouTube demonitizes a channel because they don't like the political position of the channel "owner"


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.


OR 


Under this Act, the Commission is empowered, among other things, to (a) prevent unfair methods of competition, and unfair or deceptive acts or practices in or affecting commerce; (b) seek monetary redress and other relief for conduct injurious to consumers; (c) prescribe trade regulation rules defining with specificity acts or practices that are unfair or deceptive, and establishing requirements designed to prevent such acts or practices; (d) conduct investigations relating to the organization, business, practices, and management of entities engaged in commerce; and (e) make reports and legislative recommendations to Congress. 

This Raises A (Kind-of) Philosophical Question

 

Seattle pays ex-pimp $150,000 to offer ‘alternatives to policing’


1. Has Seattle made an ex-pimp into its bitch?

2. Has an ex-pimp so moved up in the world that now he is making emotionally troubled cities into his bitch rather than doing it to emotionally troubled women?