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The social dynamics of these types of laws can be traced back to the witch hunts of the Inquisition.

It's more about perceived sin reduction and dogma, rather than harm reduction and logic.



Beyond that, it's not even really about sexual exploitation at all. That's just a stalking horse for the real purpose of this bill -- to begin the process of eroding and destroying section 230 and normalizing the censorship already taking over the internet.


Indeed. The witch hunts of the Inquisition were in this same vein as well. A major driving force was that of censoring anyone who did not adhere to the official dogmas and doctrines of the state: heretics, blasphemers, etc.




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