After Quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
“Amazon webhosting dropped Wikileaks as a customer after receiving a complaint from U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, despite the fact that Wikileaks had not been charged, let alone convicted, of any crime.”
About This Quote
Amazon dropped WikiLeaks after a senator's complaint, despite no legal charges, showing corporate compliance with political pressure.
In simple terms: Corporate decisions can be swayed by politics without legal basis.
Scrutinize corporate political influences.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- tech policy
- journalism
- human rights advocacy
- government lobbying
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What safeguards protect platforms from political pressure?
- How should companies balance legal risk and free speech?
Companies may act to avoid controversy, not just legal risk.