The Texas Legislature is considering a law to help fight cyber bullying. "David's Law" may be proposed during the 2017 session by State Senator Jose Menendez.
The law would make it a misdemeanor to harass or bully someone under 18 through text messages, social media, websites or apps. The law is inspired by David Molak; a 16 year old who committed suicide as a result of cyber bullying.
Freedom of speech has a limit when it harms someone's safety. When these actions are leading to the loss of someone's life, there must be consequences. The consequence would be much better if it was a $500 fine than if it was living with the responsibility of knowing you caused someone to commit suicide.
The cyber bullying is out of control. I don't like too many laws, but I agree with this one.
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