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“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.” quote by Rebecca MacKinnon
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“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.”

Rebecca MacKinnon

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.

Key Takeaway

Scrutinize corporate political influences.

Themes

ethics politics corporate behavior

Mood

critical concerned

Type

journalistic political

When to use this quote

  • tech policy
  • journalism
  • human rights advocacy
  • government lobbying

Key Concepts

censorship free speech legal standards

Questions to Reflect On

  • What safeguards protect platforms from political pressure?
  • How should companies balance legal risk and free speech?
A Different Perspective

Companies may act to avoid controversy, not just legal risk.

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