Social media bans: Right or wrong?
Sholeh Patrick
When someone waves the freedom flag with near-religious fervor, then advocates policies which restrict free choice, I cry foul.
When one-party-dominant legislatures do the same, I get nervous. We can argue philosophy until our throats run dry and it doesn’t mean much, but law alters society and by extension, us. Whether for better or worse is the question.
So when Florida’s Legislature passed a ban last week on kids under 16 having (or continuing) social media accounts, complete with penalties and parental restrictions, I cried foul. Do I want my grandkids spending more time on social media than with people, with all associated risks? Of course not. I want to protect them from a lot of things, but banning by law seemed like overkill in an arena which should remain personal or family choice.
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