In 2019 the European Union and U.S. Democratic Presidential Candidate Elizabeth Warren issued proposals that would regulate Facebook, Google and Amazon. Senator Warren proposed that the U.S. government should designate tech companies who have global revenue of over $25 billion as “platform utilities" and break them up into smaller companies. Senator Warren argues that the companies have “bulldozed competition, used our private information for profit, and tilted the playing field against everyone else.” Lawmakers in the European Union proposed a set of rules which incl…
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@9D823CRRepublican2yrs2Y
No. Government is only allowed to break up companies that constitute a monopoly.
@9XY6KG5Republican 7mos7MO
No, but we should pass an “Internet Bill of Rights” that expands the rights of free speech and privacy to online communications.
@3X3XDY8Republican 7mos7MO
Yes, but only if they are determined to be a monopoly by an impartial jury, not the federal government.
@9VVTPTXRepublican7mos7MO
These corporations should be restricted from further growth and prevented from further infringement of American’s rights.
@9V7HLH6Republican8mos8MO
Only Facebook and Gooogle because they are using their platforms to influence elections, censor voices they don’t agree with, and sell private information about people.
@9T3FD2SRepublican9mos9MO
One platform should not have a monopoly of our personal information, nor track our personal shopping.
@9SMR4SBRepublican9mos9MO
I believe the government should be able to break up any monopoly that undeniably strangles competition, which is the hallmark of free market capitalism.
@9R5FKRMRepublican10mos10MO
They would have to go under review for monopolistic practices and after careful review if these companies were found to be killing any new competition and small businesses and stifling innovation to a large extent then yes, otherwise no.
@9L6C6HRRepublican1yr1Y
Add more policies and etc. towards them, so that there is a chance of competition to other businesses, but not directly harm them.
@9JWV4MLRepublican1yr1Y
Yes, we had laws in the last century for monopolies - they need to be applied to these mega-corporations.
@9J2PW83Republican1yr1Y
They should audit their behaviors to see if they influence the market like a monopoly and if break them up
@9HFGPXVRepublican1yr1Y
They should be regulated to the point that the companies under them have competition between eachother, as to not allow the monopoly to affect prices
@9GRT437Republican2yrs2Y
Yes, to an extent. Stop supporting them through government funding an policies, close up the loopholes, and keep them in line with smaller businesses. They're monopolies at this point.
@9FR2KGHRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, because these companies are actively working to hurt American society (not because they are "too big")
@9FHN492Republican 2yrs2Y
If they have broken laws or violated the constitution, yes.
@9FBVFYMRepublican2yrs2Y
Break Up Apple or force it to be made in America
@9DTX3TPRepublican2yrs2Y
No, the government should not interfere.
@9DDPL78Republican2yrs2Y
facebook is a lot different compared to amazon and google, i believe facebook should be broken up but not exactly google and amazon.
@9D9C44NRepublican2yrs2Y
yes, Breaking up big tech giants would restore competition and create opportunities.
@9D84D5BRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, if they cooperate with federal agencies, then they're subject to the U.S. Constitutions as agents of the federal government.
@RWM1999Republican 2yrs2Y
No, but limit their involvement with government officials to eliminate cronyism and unfair censorship
@8FRK9XRRepublican5yrs5Y
Facebook needs to be Free Speech Platform end censorship!
@9GFD59GRepublican2yrs2Y
I think that they shouldn't be able to own so many companies but the core corporations should be left alone
@8P52MTFRepublican5yrs5Y
Only google should be broken up
@9CKGW4ZRepublican2yrs2Y
Yes, the government should break up corporations that are not technically monopolies but nevertheless exert outsize influence
@9BXLDKTRepublican2yrs2Y
No, but impose stronger regulations on these companies.
@9BVJ6FLRepublican2yrs2Y
No, but the government should regulate these companies to an extent, ensuring they are not out of control.
@9BLLTN9Republican2yrs2Y
No, but if any is found using their power for evil, then break them up.
@99RHHTGRepublican2yrs2Y
Take government devices off social media
@97BN32WRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, among other various companies, and the government should no longer provide any financial protections for any businesses. No more bail-outs
@97BJXX4Republican3yrs3Y
Government needs to address social media it’s ruining our country. Create a social media set of strict bylaws fund this and prosecute those who misuse social media
@96MGKFWRepublican3yrs3Y
Only if there is undeniable evidence that these companies have infringed on the Bill of Rights
@96LNTDDRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but regulate what data is collected and used by large tech firms.
@96KFDYVRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but ensure they don't silence or limit negative news of democrats.
@95YRN2CRepublican3yrs3Y
They should be monitored for political biases, censorship, and restrictions on speech.
@95XRF5SRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but the companies should be regulated to not monopolize and they should be regulated to where they cannot infringe on the freedom of speech.
@9545QFWRepublican3yrs3Y
No, people should stop supporting them if they believe they have created a monopoly
@953QHG2Republican3yrs3Y
No, but enfore more strict antitrust laws.
@949PH9MRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but each company should be reigned in slightly.
@289XBVRRepublican3yrs3Y
No it should be regulated under a reformed section 230.
@945G4NTRepublican3yrs3Y
I agree with Senator Warren that these companies are the predominant "platform utilities." However, I do not agree they should be broken up, but rather restructured or reformed under Section 230.
@94599VBRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but limit the amount of money they can provide to political campaigns.
@944V6R2Republican3yrs3Y
No, but they should insure that differing voices shouldn’t be silenced.
@93NTX73Republican3yrs3Y
No, but they should be regulated further.
@93MD8B3Republican3yrs3Y
If they violate federal antitrust laws.
@93KY523Republican3yrs3Y
No, not yet. There is still a chance those companies can return to their origins and value individual liberties, privacy, and freedom of speech, again.
@93JCH7ZRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only under the Anti-monopoly laws enforcement.
@93H8THBRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but the government should treat FLAG companies like the private corporations they are and refuse to provide subsidies and/or government projects to them
@93GFB27Republican3yrs3Y
No, but drastically reduce their influence and crack down on their violations of free speech and privacy
@93FFMJRRepublican3yrs3Y
Should limit their power
@93DL7NKRepublican3yrs3Y
Only if there's no competition left.
@933DQMWRepublican3yrs3Y
Facebook’s constituent services should ideally be separate and competitive. Amazon and Google can remain, but they should have more oversight.
@dcottonRepublican3yrs3Y
Only if violates the anti-trust laws
@92Z2MM7Republican3yrs3Y
Break up Facebook and Google but not Amazon
@92TD3FPRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but limit monopolizing power
@92JL59SRepublican3yrs3Y
allow more opportunities for smaller companies but still allow for the convenience factor of Amazon
@92DY85LRepublican3yrs3Y
Not break up but severely investigate for corruption and silenced speech. And if they are not follow by the guidelines and our constitution and choose to not comply then they should be broken up.
@92C9TJLRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, only if privacy laws have been breached
@929VRQDRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, the internet should be decentralized
@92926KSRepublican3yrs3Y
No. They are private companies.
@928PQJHRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but if all three companies cross the line towards its users than the government should step in to an extent
@926LR48Republican3yrs3Y
No, but legislate that they must respect the constitutional rights of their users such as the first amendment.
@8ZHWJD6Republican3yrs3Y
Only Amazon should be considered because of how many sectors they are involved in.
@8ZD3SC4Republican3yrs3Y
They should break up the corruption that allows monopolies to buy law makers.
@8ZC6H3VRepublican3yrs3Y
I don't agree with intervention on this issue, but it's important to keep competition going in America.
@8Z6ZKBSRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are proven that without a doubt they are a monopoly
@8YZH2RPRepublican3yrs3Y
No, and the government should never be involved in privatized companies
@8YY36QVRepublican3yrs3Y
No, the founders worked for their success.
@8YSZMKSRepublican3yrs3Y
No, but those entities shouldn’t be allowed to hide behind laws for news/non-opinion entities.
@8YSQQPSRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only within Reason. They should be required to sell off other names assets, Like Instagram or Youtube.
@8YPLPBLRepublican3yrs3Y
At the moment only Facebook
@8YJVDWCRepublican3yrs3Y
I think they have to much power, but they shouldn't be dismantled
@8YHSB5BRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, but only Amazon. All social media should be shut down for up to 30 days a year to encourage exercise.
@8YDKV56Republican3yrs3Y
Yes for google and facebook, no for Amazon they have competition.
@8Y8G9ZBRepublican3yrs3Y
just need to be better regulated
@8Y84WCQRepublican3yrs3Y
The government should actively monitor these companies for anti-competitive behavior, and proactively act to stop it.
@8Y5Z799Republican3yrs3Y
Yea they have become out of control monopolies
@8Y2TFHHRepublican3yrs3Y
The government should have zero affiliation with Amazon, Google And Facebook.
@8XWLQR8Republican3yrs3Y
Not yet but if it gets worse then yes
@jclayton210Republican3yrs3Y
Regulate but not break up.
@8XGJ3T7Republican4yrs4Y
The government should stay out of private businesses.
@8X6RHMXRepublican4yrs4Y
Yes, but only if they become large enough to be considered a monopoly
@8WYNVWMRepublican4yrs4Y
Maybe; the government should consider each company separately
@8WXSZ9FRepublican4yrs4Y
No, but should treat public spaces like social media as public private trusts and Amazon should be punished for monopolies.
@8WVMS7KRepublican4yrs4Y
Government should limit the power on these three. I believe it would be good to break them up.
@8WTNTJJRepublican4yrs4Y
It should only break up Google.
@8WQ95YCRepublican4yrs4Y
For their mass censorship, yes I believe that the government should break these companies up.
@8WNSDX2Republican4yrs4Y
No, Declare them public utilities with full Constitutional protections
@8WK8ZQXRepublican4yrs4Y
Only in cases of Monopoly
@8WG78F3Republican4yrs4Y
No. The government should have no involvement in regulations of businesses/websites
@8WDSK78Republican4yrs4Y
This would mess up the companies that the government does not own
@8WC5VH3Republican4yrs4Y
No, but they should be given an ultimatum: stop censoring free speech or face liability for libel.
@8W9BRK2Republican4yrs4Y
These are used everyday and should not be removed.
@8W5QHX2Republican4yrs4Y
Yes. They are all monopolies. Screw them.
@8W5Q3GDRepublican4yrs4Y
Not right now but sometime in the future if they start to become a monopoly than yes
@8VJ7BW2Republican4yrs4Y
No, but these companies do yield too much power.
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