Blocking Social Media To Discourage Inter-ethnic Violence

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Is it effective or ethical to temporarily block Social Media Platforms by a government in the aim of preventing or stopping escalating inter-religious or inter-racial violence among its people?
 
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Depends on where. In the US and several other countries it is somewhat expected that the gov will not shutdown speech. In fact, attempts to do so could create make it seem as if the maligned group has undue influence with the censoring authority and possible as fuel to the fire.

Maybe the better action is distinguish fact from fiction (or hyperbole). Maybe a push for us to use our words instead of force is something that’s needed worldwide.
 
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