Australia's Classification Review Board made the right call overturning the ban on Charlie Kirk attack videos. These recordings document real events with profound social and political significance that adults deserve to access. Censorship laws disguised as safety measures threaten free speech and public access to information about matters of genuine importance.
Social media platforms must remove content showing extreme violence, terrorism and acts like attempted murder to protect users from serious harm. Sharing violent attack footage causes distress to others and may constitute a crime, regardless of intent. Online spaces need enforceable safety standards that prevent the spread of disturbing material depicting real-world violence.
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