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The Power of Bin Laden's Letter and the Streisand Effect
This chapter explores the viral phenomenon of people on TikTok reading Osama bin Laden's letter to America and the controversy surrounding it. It discusses the Guardian pulling down the letter from their website, the aggressive banning of discussions about the letter on TikTok, and the connection between social media, news media, and the Streisand effect. The chapter also emphasizes the historical context and different perspectives the bin Laden letter provides on the United States.