In yesteryear it was the media publishers that held the power to sway public opinion to get governments elected but they never held the power to prosecute individuals. Looks like government (or higher authority?) didn't like the competition. Notice these global changes are country by country, one at a time leading to a global control of information.
You still have freedom of speech, just keep it yourself, or talk to yourself in the bathroom mirror! Make sure there's no bugs lurking.
