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I'm just posting this article that’s already available on a much bigger platform than Lemmy—I didn’t write it, just sharing it for discussion.
If you disagree with the article, that's fine, but calling for it to be censored or accusing me of pushing an agenda just because I'm posting it or it’s not what you want to read is misguided. Open debate needs different perspectives, not censorship.
I’m clarifying all of this due to past posters refusing to refrain from personal attacks and insults, as well as repeated baseless accusations that I’m a Republican, Russian, and/or that I'm not even an American citizen. And one poster has been repeating over and over that I'm not even human (?!).
So I'd prefer we stick to discussing the article’s politics rather than focusing on me personally, if you'd like to engage with me. Now if you wanna just talk crap about me but not talk to me, then feel free. But I don't really think that fits in with the spirit of this awesome community.
I’m not here to prove anything to you. I’ll keep posting content that fits the community’s guidelines, and if you feel otherwise, the mods are available. Thank you!