A coalition of well-known conservatives has contacted Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, seeking some clarity.
“We are writing to you about the alarming rise of anti-Semitism and anti-Semitic rhetoric in public discourse, especially online,” the group noted in an open letter to the social media mavens. “We are asking for clarity on whether your rules governing ’hate speech’ on your platforms apply to anti-Semitic rhetoric, and what your policies are to address those who traffic in such speech.”
That group includes Media Research Center founder Brent Bozell, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins, Citizens United President David Bossie, former presidential hopeful Allen West, World Net Daily founder Joseph Farah and 42 other concerned conservatives.
The coalition cited recent examples of anti-Semitic speech in the press and on Capitol Hill, and posed a few questions of their own.
“Do you consider anti-Semitic rhetoric hate speech in violation of your terms of service?” they asked in their letter.
“Is it consistent with your terms of service to allow individuals, or organizations, who express anti-Semitic rhetoric to remain on your platform?” they wondered.
“We look forward to your prompt reply clarifying your rules and their application. We will publish your response in its entirety,” the signers advised.
In the meantime, Mr. Bozell has organized the Free Speech Alliance, which tracks social media bias against conservatives. The group released a well-received report titled “Censored! How Online Media Companies Are Suppressing Conservative Speech” last month.
• Jennifer Harper can be reached at jharper@washingtontimes.com.
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