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Individuals Should Not Be Prosecuted For Statements They Make On Social Media

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Every day millions of people use the internet for many purposes. There has been much discussion on whether or not individuals should be prosecuted for statements they make on social media. Individuals should not be prosecuted for statements they make on social media. Although critics may say otherwise, there could be drastic consequences if this is allowed. Social media prosecution violates freedom, burdens the court system, and discourages personal responsibility.

Initially, social media prosecution violates individuals freedom. The freedom that is being violated is the First Amendment Freedom of Speech. For instance, according to "Sacrificing the First Amendment to Catch 'Cyberbullies'" states, "The last time I checked, hurting someone’s
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