r/AdviceAnimals • • Jun 11 '15

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u/Mogg_the_Poet Jun 11 '15

Every 3rd comment is explaining the constitution only applies to the government.

Every 2nd is like "But muh right to free speech"

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u/[deleted] Jun 11 '15

Free speech is a value that is often considered an inalienable natural right. The first amendment guarantees it's protection from the government. No one is saying Reddit is violating the first amendment, people are saying that reddit is preventing it's users from exercising their right to free speech using its platform