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For the Onion, the disappointment in being blocked from acquiring Infowars places its intended satirical mission in a complex light. While they claim to support the Sandy Hook families, the manner in which they structured their bid raises ethical questions about intent and good faith. Critics argue that if the Onion truly wanted to aid those families, they’d facilitate a sale that maximizes financial returns instead of settling for a politically motivated acquisition that could suppress free speech.