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Gary Peters: “If it is illegal in real life, it ought to be illegal online.”

On the recordOctober 15, 2019
If it is illegal in real life, it ought to be illegal online.
Said by
Gary Peters
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Peters emphasizes that online content moderation should address illegal activities.

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