The internet happens to be a more democratic space as
according to an article written by The Guardian, social media sites such as
Facebook are supporting the French in the recent terrorist attacks against them.
Facebook owner Mark Zuckerburg supports freedom of speech and says social media
should be used to express opinions, in contrast he also believes there should
be censorship as it may not be safe for individuals to express certain opinions
which are a reason why the French were targeted by terrorists for their right
of speech. Therefore the internet is a place for democracy to flourish even
though it can be dangerous for individuals which suggests “the internet is an
empowering tool”-Al Gore. The internet is empowering as it enables consumers to act as the decision maker on whether to act out on other peoples opinions which was the case with the French magazine 'Charlie'.
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