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It's not that simple. For example, when libraries remove books for political reasons they often claim it isn't "censorship" because you could buy the book at a bookstore if you wanted. But if it really would have no effect on availability they wouldn't bother to remove the book, would they?




Libraries are typically run by the government. Governments aren't supposed to censor speech. Private platforms are a different matter by law.



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