Murthy, Reddit, and the Speech Deciders
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Clear Test for Persuasion vs. Coercion in Government Actions
The Supreme Court found pressuring companies to remove potentially obscene books is a violation of the First Amendment. However, a clear test distinguishing between expressing dislike and coercion was never established. It would be beneficial if the Supreme Court defined a test determining what constitutes persuasion, where the government can use its bully pulpit to influence decisions, and coercion, which involves threatening consequences for non-compliance. This distinction is crucial in cases of 'jaw boning' where the government pressures companies to take certain actions.
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