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Trump is Back on Twitter

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  While I think it is time to open negotiations with the Taliban and recognize them as the current government of Afghanistan, if not for any other reason than to secure the safety of Americans, former Afghan allies within Afghanistan where they should be allowed to stay, and any other minorities in the country rather than displacing millions of people, I have to marvel at the way Twitter gives a platform to the Taliban while simultaneously banning a former President from their platform. Should the leaders of the Taliban be allowed to speak about what official policy etc. in their own country? Yes. Should the former US President also be allowed to speak? Yes. Is it alright for Twitter to have control over which voices can be heard, whether they be on the left or right? No. Should these big tech monopolies including Amazon, Facebook, Twitter etc. be broken up by the Dept. of Justice? Yes. Should everyone move to new platforms regardless of what happens? Yes.