The Internet and Political Speech

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We make the point early in the semester that the Internet has protection equal to that of newspapers and books – simply put, the highest potential protection that exists. However, because political speech can be easily controlled if there’s any money involved, the Internet is potentially subject to the same control. I don’t know why that fails bother so many people who are in favor of free speech and the Marketplace of Ideas, especially those on the Supreme Court.