1. United States
2. N.Y.
3. Letter

Protecting online free speech and an open internet is paramount in our digital age. Section 230 safeguards platforms from liability for user-generated content, fostering innovation and enabling open dialogue. Repealing or weakening these protections would stifle free expression, empower censorship, and burden smaller websites unable to shoulder onerous legal risks. We must uphold the First Amendment and reject measures that compromise our constitutional rights online. Responsible reform should enhance transparency and accountability without undermining the internet's role as a free speech haven. I urge prioritizing these democratic values over misguided attempts to police legal speech under the guise of combating misinformation or exploitation. The open internet remains vital for a free society.