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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Mark Zukerberg's decision to lighten the hand of META on expression of opinion.

 Mark Zukerberg's decision to lighten the hand of META on expression of opinion in the various META social media channels is a welcome decision and I wish him well in the effort to stop stifling free speech.  Understandably, the decision is being derided by those that preferred the censorship and it remains to be seen how successful he will be in the face of the opposition he will face.  I live in California and find it particularly interesting that one of his decisions is to move those elements of his company that interact with this particular set of problems out of the state.  I agree with that decision as well.  I love California, but disagree with the majority of Californians about free speech.  Let me hasten to add that I do not disagree with their right to have those opinions, only that I disagree that they or anyone else has the right to tell me what to think or my right to express those thoughts publicly.  Most of the folks that are chattering about all of this have benefitted from a freedom that I actually put my ass on the line to protect - multiple times.  I feel, rightly or wrongly, that I have paid my dues and can say what I think and do not need guidance from those that have not lifted a finger to protect the sacred rights that they chatter about.  Don't get me wrong.  I believe they have the right to say what they want to say.  I just don't think that they have the right to tell me what I can say and what I can not say.  I agree that there is a lot of misinformation and outright evil out there.  The ONLY way to combat it is to face up to it, not hide it from view and pretend that the world is better because we pretend not to see it.  When you see or hear a lie, brand it so with reasoned prose, don't hide it under a nasty meme and a clever comment.  

Strong letter to follow.

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