Byrne: Legal Deterrence Key Against Foreign Censors in 4chan Case
Crypto attorney Preston Byrne argued that legal consequences are essential to stop foreign censors from threatening Americans for protected speech, citing the 4chan case. Without fear of repercussions, such actors will continue to target U.S. users, he warned.
The reason the "sword" matters is because, as the 4chan case shows, foreign censors who do not fear legal consequences will continue threatening Americans.
The reason the "sword" matters is because, as the 4chan case shows, foreign censors who think there will not be legal consequences for their actions will continue threatening and punishing Americans.
The reason the "sword" matters is because, as the 4chan case shows, foreign censors who think there will not be legal consequences for their actions will continue threatening and punishing Americans for constitutionally protected speech.