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Freedom of speech applies only to government not being allowed to censor anyone. A private company may do whatever they want


Freedom of speech is a concept that exists independently of any law or government. Just because it is not illegal for private companies to censor speech does not mean that it is not infringing on the concept of freedom of speech.


except in the case of baking cakes, at which point the government will force private companies to do something they didn't want to.




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