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In general, freedom of expression, communication should not be curbed but that freedom also brings in misinformation, rumour, and anti-social activities. When panic can cause unnecessary destruction, government should be able to control communication channels for a short period of time. Remember, if government is wrong, it will not be able to hide the truth for a long.



> Remember, if government is wrong, it will not be able to hide the truth for a long.

The truth that the NSA is massively spying was hidden for a very long time (or rather: Hardly anybody really believed those who told the truth).




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