'Cool free speech': Internet divided as Elon Musk vows to sue Jack Sweeney after man stalks son X's car

According to Daily Mail, "Can you take this down? It is a security risk. I don't love the idea of being shot by a nutcase," wrote Musk in a direct message to the 20-year-old in 2021. Sweeney responded with an ask for $50,000 and a Tesla, but the duo never came to a settlement. Though Musk assumed the post of Twitter CEO, he allowed the account to remain active and stated, "My commitment to free speech extends even to not banning the account following my plane, even though that is a direct personal safety risk," reported Daily Mail. Sweeney had previously stated in October, "I personally think he won't do it because then the news would be all over it and he would be called a hypocrite." 

'Harassing Elon is not ok. '

Netizens, however, had a different point of view on the stalker incident and suspending the accounts. While one section of people were fully behind him, another called him out for his "free speech spiel." A user said, "So sorry that happened Elon, hope everyone is ok and safe." Another said, "This is not ok. Harassment online is not ok, harassment in person is not ok. Harassing Elon is not ok. Procecute harassment!" Another tweet read, "Dude, your plane’s flight plan is public info and is already tracked by multiple sites. Good luck with that legal action," while yet another chimed in, "Sweeney wasn't tracking your car's location, but Tesla sure was."

A user stated, "Glad your family is safe... btw, did you ever apologize to @SpeakerPelosi for questioning their stalker crime? Or change twitter terms to keep their family safe? suspend accounts? ??" Another stated, "Free speech absolutist sues college kid who tweets publicly available information." A person added, "Elon I’m very happy baby X is okay. I was surprised @ElonJet was allowed to be accessible this long especially as you continue to tackle more and more things there will be big risks. Hope the family stays safe." Another added, "Give me a break. You are just changes the rules for your own benefit and everyone sees it." Another chimed in, "Remember how you helped push a baseless claim and conspiracy about Yoel Roth? Should he sue you for getting death threats and having to flee his home?"

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