The article has some traction, the comments are not that uncivil, the posted article doesn't appear to be clickbait, and it does fall within what seem to be the community's standards, being related to the intersection of politics and tech culture.
There doesn't seem to be a reason for it to be flagged, other than prudishness. But, we're supposed to be capable of having civilized discussions here, and we're not all children, so maybe people should just not engage with the thread or hide it if they're unwilling to engage with it.
I am aware of all that. I am also well aware that certain topics -- like this -- do get flagged regularly. In many cases, people appear to be simply reacting to the title, without reading further.
I am trying to establish if the OP is sincerely asking for an explanation, trying to be funny, or if it is a not well worded comment indicating what you have just indicated (i.e. an opinion that it shouldn't be flagged).
Edit: I think the OP may have slightly changed the remark. My recollection is that it initially said "Why is this being flagged?" It is possible I am misremembering it, but whatever.
Why is this being downvoted? It is a sincere question.