Tech Companies Supporting Charlie Hebdo Should Re-Examine Their Censorship Policies
March 22, 2016
As the attack on French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo has evolved and sparked other violence in France, more and more people, groups, and companies have been expressing support for the victims. These messages, which often include the hashtag #JeSuisCharlie, are a statement of solidarity and strength in the face of violent censorship.
But as tech companies join the dialogue, the best way for them to show support is to use the tragic incident as motivation to examine the free-speech protections within the services they offer.
