Musk is offering US voters $47 through his Political Action Committee (PAC) in return for signing a petition calling for reforms to free speech. The petition focuses on important topics related to free speech with the goal of obtaining enough signatures to have a major influence on politics. Cash for Signatures:This effort was started by Elon Musk’s political action committee, also referred to as “The Musk Foundation PAC,” to get voters to sign a free speech petition that reflects many of Musk’s worries regarding censorship, especially on social media. Even on matters as important as free speech reform, political scholars have expressed doubts about the ethical implications of paying voters to promote particular legislative objectives. A Broader Push for Free Speech Reform:Musk has always advocated for reforming free speech, but this petition is a more explicit attempt to influence policy.

Source: Hindustan Times October 08, 2024 07:17 UTC