Michael Schellenberger

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Michael Shellenberger
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Jeff Kosseff: "Hey, Let's Not Rethink The First Amendment"

Leading free speech scholar pushes back against widespread claim that "peer-to-peer misinformation" on the Internet justifies government censorship

by @shellenberger

Many journalists, university professors, and
9/18/2025, 2:33:00 PM
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Michael Shellenberger
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I agree we don’t know what if any role the government had in the decisions by ABC and Nextar. But the appearance of influence is enough to raise alarms.
Michael Shellenberger
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It’s true that there are political broadcasting rules (equal-time provisions, reasonable access for candidates). None of those applied in the Kimmel situation.
Michael Shellenberger
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The First Amendment protects our right to say hateful and wrong things and prohibits the government from infringing upon our ability to do so. The exceptions to this are extremely rare. This really shouldn’t be so hard to understand.
Nico Perrino
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This is a 9-0 Supreme Court decision from just last year.

The statement engages in public discourse by discussing potential government influence on media decisions, which relates to free speech and First Amendment rights. It raises concerns about the appearance of government influence, suggesting that even the perception of such influence can be problematic.

  1. Principle 1:
    I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
    The statement raises concerns about potential harm from perceived government influence, aligning with the principle of striving to do no harm. [+1]
  2. Principle 3:
    I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
    By highlighting the importance of appearances in government influence, it promotes understanding and awareness of free speech issues. [+1]
  3. Principle 4:
    I will engage in constructive criticism and dialogue with those in disagreement and will not engage in personal attacks or ad hominem arguments.
    The statement engages in constructive dialogue by addressing concerns without resorting to personal attacks. [+1]
  4. Principle 6:
    I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
    It uses the platform to discuss important societal issues related to free speech and government influence. [+1]