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Opposing KOSA
Template for contacting representatives about the Kids Online Safety Act and its censorship mechanisms.
Subject: Please Oppose the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA)
Dear [Representative Name],
I am writing to urge you to oppose the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), which threatens fundamental free speech rights under the guise of child protection.
KOSA creates a censorship regime through its "duty of care" requirement, which would force platforms to suppress lawful speech to avoid legal liability. Despite claims it won't censor content, KOSA's core mechanism incentivizes platforms to over-remove content when faced with vague standards about preventing "anxiety," "depression," and "compulsive usage."
KOSA would silence vital resources:
- Mental health support communities discussing depression, eating disorders, and recovery
- LGBTQ+ youth resources providing identity support and community connections
- Educational content about health, relationships, and crisis intervention
- Support groups for marginalized communities seeking help and understanding
The bill's protections are inadequate:
- Platforms face legal liability regardless of content viewpoint, creating pressure to remove entire topics
- Vague standards like "compulsive usage" have no scientific basis or clear definition
- Age verification requirements threaten user privacy and security
Young people need access to information, support, and community—not government-mandated censorship that silences the very resources that help them. Please vote NO on KOSA and support evidence-based approaches to youth safety that don't sacrifice free speech.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone/Email]
Opposing Project 2025
Template addressing the comprehensive censorship plans outlined in Project 2025.
Subject: Oppose Project 2025's Digital Censorship Plans
Dear [Representative Name],
I am writing to express my strong opposition to the digital censorship proposals outlined in Project 2025, which would fundamentally undermine First Amendment protections and establish unprecedented government control over online speech.
Project 2025's blueprint for digital authoritarianism includes plans to:
- Transform the FCC into a content regulator with power to define "harmful" speech
- Eliminate Section 230 protections, forcing platforms to pre-censor all content
- Create government "morality boards" to determine appropriate content for Americans
- Target LGBTQ+, reproductive health, and educational content as "harmful"
These proposals pose immediate threats because:
- Many can be implemented through executive action without new legislation
- They use existing government agencies to control speech
- They target specific communities and viewpoints for censorship
- They would destroy the open internet as we know it
The First Amendment protects our right to access information, express ourselves, and engage with diverse viewpoints online. Government officials should not have the power to decide what content is "appropriate" for American citizens.
I urge you to publicly oppose any implementation of Project 2025's censorship agenda and to defend the constitutional principles that protect free speech for all Americans.
Thank you for your commitment to constitutional rights.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone/Email]
Supporting Section 230
Template defending Section 230 protections that enable free expression online.
Subject: Please Defend Section 230 Protections
Dear [Representative Name],
I am writing to urge you to defend Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, a critical law that protects free speech and innovation online.
Section 230 enables platforms to host user-generated content without being liable for every post, comment, or upload. This protection is essential for:
- Social media platforms where people connect and share ideas
- Review sites where consumers share experiences
- Forums where communities discuss shared interests
- Comment sections on news and blog sites
- Creative platforms where artists share their work
Without Section 230:
- Platforms would face lawsuits for hosting any controversial content
- The safe option would be to remove everything that might cause legal problems
- Small platforms couldn't afford legal teams to defend against frivolous lawsuits
- Innovation would stagnate as new platforms couldn't take legal risks
- Free expression would be replaced by corporate censorship
Attacks on Section 230 often claim to target "Big Tech," but the law protects all platforms—from Wikipedia to small community forums. Weakening these protections would consolidate power in the hands of the largest companies that can afford extensive legal battles.
Please defend Section 230 and the open internet it enables. Our digital economy and democratic discourse depend on platforms' ability to host diverse viewpoints without fear of government retaliation.
Thank you for protecting free speech in the digital age.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone/Email]
Payment Processor Concerns
Template addressing payment processor censorship and financial discrimination.
Subject: Address Payment Processor Censorship of Legal Content
Dear [Representative Name],
I am writing to bring to your attention the growing problem of financial censorship by payment processors, which threatens creator livelihoods and free expression online.
Major payment companies like Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal are increasingly refusing to process payments for legal content creators, forcing platforms to ban entire categories of expression. This affects:
- Digital artists selling their work online
- Writers and content creators relying on patron support
- Independent game developers
- Educational content about health and sexuality
- Political commentary and activism
This financial censorship:
- Bypasses constitutional protections by using economic pressure
- Allows private companies to determine what expression is acceptable
- Disproportionately affects marginalized creators and communities
- Stifles innovation and artistic expression
- Creates a chilling effect on all online content
When a small number of payment processors control access to the digital economy, their content policies become de facto censorship laws that affect millions of Americans.
I urge you to investigate this issue and consider legislation that would:
- Prevent payment processors from discriminating against legal content
- Require transparency in content policy enforcement
- Protect creators' right to earn income from legal expression
- Ensure due process for account terminations
Thank you for considering this important issue affecting digital freedom and economic rights.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone/Email]
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