U.K. politicians target social media to deflect from riots and civil unrest

Some Members of Parliament (MPs) are trying to blame social media for British riots.

They argue riots are primarily fueled by discussions happening on social media.

Julian Zelizer : Politicians are using the opportunity to advocate for restrictions on U.K. citizens' speech and access to information.

Making businesses liable for speech that is not their own is fraught with unintended consequences, especially for free speech.