What does "legal but harmful" look like?
In a Western democracy, you have the right to express your opinions on political matters. One of the concerns about the Online Safety Bill is that it will further police what people say that are perfectly within the law, but are judged "harmful" - by someone employed by the state, or by a corporation on the state's behalf. Tucker Carlson aired a video clip from Canada that gives you an idea of what this looks like in practice. It starts at 8 minutes in.
A woman in Ontario wrote something on Facebook in support of the truckers protest. Then police visit her at her home.
Canadian Police Officer :
This is just some information about peaceful protest. That's all it is.
Nadine Ellis-Maffei
Okay, so - you saw something on my Facebook -
Officer :
No - (inaudible)
Nadine Ellis-Maffei
Okay, so - the Ontario police are watching what people are doing on Facebook, in different (rooms?), whether they are participating, commentating, liking; And you you guys turn out to do service calls to give people information about peaceful protest?
Officer :
Yes. It's just a proactive measure to make sure you understand your rights about peaceful protesting.
"We just want to make sure you understand your rights about peaceful protesting". Got it?