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It is one thing to have social distancing, but it is another thing altogether, to unjustly inflict total media censorship, in the very mistaken belief, that doing so will save lives or prevent rioting: quite the opposite is the actual case.

The elimination of freedom of speech, under the pretext of protecting people from the new virus, is a clear sign of tyranny being imposed.If invaders had come to bring tyranny through a military invasion, thousands would fight for freedom, but when such tyranny comes in the disguise of public health, no one even notices.

The elimination of evidence-based, rational and reasonable dialogue, solely on the grounds it conflicts with the official government narrative, is not in the public interest. At the first sign of infection, democratic power was rapidly transferred from those elected, to unelected health professionals, who have substantial financial conflicts of interest: trillions of dollars are at stake in expensive drug treatments.

At the event 201 rehearsal of this pandemic (on YouTube), they said the government should suppress all conflicting views; that has now happened. We could have this medical tyranny for the next 20 years will we ever have freedom of speech again?

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By its own admission, Facebook has nearly 2.5 billion active users, so its clear that it serves the entire world, rather than just the US market.

Yet during a global crisis and turmoil such as the multi-month coronavirus pandemic the way it dishes out coronavirus disinformation censorship, Facebook went with imposing the rules of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on its users.

The CDCs position, for example, is that hydroxychloroquine is not effective in treatment of Covid-19 patients. Facebook and other social media giants dutifully follow this line, regardless of the fact that many countries are already officially using and recommending hydroxychloroquine as efficient medicine.

This could easily be seen as a case of digital imperialism, where these corporations give themselves the right to impose one countrys agencys rules onto the rest of the world. All the more so, since a recent study by Sermo a global social network for physicians shows what the rest of the world is up to, in a bid to cure Covid patients.

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This company, that says it is the largest healthcare data collection, carried out a 3-day poll with participation of 6,200 physicians from 30 countries, to, among other things, find out that hydroxychloroquine is one of the three most commonly prescribed treatments for the disease (33%). Only analgesics (56%) and the drug Azithromycin (41%) are used more frequently overall, the study has shown.

It might seem strange to Americans, where the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine has been relegated to a hoax and even a conspiracy theory by mainstream media and Big Tech, that there are countries in the world like Spain and Italy among the hardest hit initially, but that, according to the study, seem to be doing well in this second coronavirus wave where hydroxychloroquine is by far the most used anti-Covid drug (72% and 49% respectively).

And while in the US giant social media are taking down content promoting this medication as dangerous disinformation the drug is among the most commonly prescribed (in double digits percentage-wise) in Mexico, Canada, Germany, France, and Brazil.

Not only that, but hydroxychloroquine has been overall chosen as the most effective therapy amongst COVID-19 treaters from a list of 15 options (37% of COVID-19 treaters): 75% in Spain, 53% Italy, 44% in China, 43% in Brazil, 29% in France, 23% in the US, and 13% in the UK.

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This Letter to the Editor ran in the July 23 issue of the Waltham News Tribune.

TO THE EDITOR:

In the rush to stop hate and misinformation on social media we need to hit pause and allow some public debate, because theres another side to this issue: censorship, a violation of our Bill of Rights.

The New Left demands censorship of any statement that isnt 100% in lockstep with their program. If you dont comply, they will attack you and in some cases, destroy your life.

This isnt what might happen; this is what is happening in America today.

With the media as their soul mates, the New Left has significant power. If you think thats an exaggeration look at the record of recent years. How many lives were destroyed rightly or wrongly by the press? The answer is: all the ones the New Left wanted destroyed.

The important question we need to ask is, who is going to be the policeman in this folly? The president, congress, a committee, Mark Zuckerburg, CNN, FOX, RNC, DNC? Put all of them, and their best intentions, into one bucket and I still wouldnt trust them or anyone else on this earth with control over my speech.

Personally, I dont believe theres such a thing as hate speech. You should be free to say what you want, on any subject. You can speak volumes about the benefits of necrophilia you aint ever gonna convince me its a good thing!

There should be no barriers to the exchange of ideas, so why are people afraid to let people say what they want? Are they afraid that not everything they believe will stand up to scrutiny?

Our forefathers have proven to the world what geniuses they were and one of the most sacred beliefs they understood was a God given right: free speech. They knew anything short of that was a form of compliance, allegiance to someone elses beliefs, a form of mind control. Thats why they didnt put limitations on any speech.

The power the New Left has achieved has created a new silent majority; silent because no one dares speak or write in opposition for fear they will be publicly humiliated, labeled a hate monger.

And now we want Facebook and others to determine what free speech will be free.

One of your most basic rights as an American is at stake here; its time for you to speak out.

John Savarese

Fuller Street

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Netflix has decided to scrap production on a Turkish original series called If Only after Turkish officials refused them a filming license unless they removed a gay supporting character from the script.

Netflix remains deeply committed to our Turkish members and the creative community in Turkey, a Netflix spokesperson told TheWrap Tuesday. We are proud of the incredible talent we work with. We currently have several Turkish originals in production with more to come and look forward to sharing these stories with our members all around the world.

The eight-part relationship drama starring Turkish actress Ozge Ozpirincci was ordered in March and was being made by Turkish production outfit Ay Yapim, with Ece Yren serving as creator and showrunner.

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Here is shows logline, from Netflix:

The series tells the story of Reyhan who is unhappy and disappointed in her marriage with Nadir. On 27th of July 2018 at 8:19pm, during an evening where she was feeling exhausted of her husband whom shes known since his circumcision, of their marriage, their 9 year-old twins that were conceived as a result of a broken condom, the life she leads but mostly of herself, the strongest blood moon eclipse of the past 500 years takes place. And thanks to a miracle, Reyhan travels in time, to the turning point of her life, the night Nadir proposes to her, but this time with the wisdom of her 30 year old self.

According to a person familiar with the situation, Turkish officials are allowed to see scripts before they approve or deny filming permits. Producers would not have been able to continue filming If Only in Turkey unless they removed the gay character from the script, so the decision was made to cease production rather than give up creative control of the project.

Netflix currently has three other Turkish Originals on the platform, including Love 101, The Protector, and The Gift, the latter of which has been renewed for a third season. The streaming service has at least two other series in development.

The actor, who would have turned 69 today, made his acting debut in a little-seen 1977 comedy "Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?"

Williams made his big screen debut in little-seen 1977 comedy "Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?"

Williams made several appearances doing sketches on 1977's "The Richard Pryor Show"

The quirky comedy series "Mork and Mindy," a spinoff from "Happy Days" and an alien character he debuted on that hit, premiered in 1978 and put Williams on the map.

Christopher Reeve presented Williams with a People's Choice Award for Favorite Male Performer for "Mork and Mindy" in 1979.

"The World According to Garp" (1982) marked one of Williams' first dramatic performances, in the title role of a John Irving novel adaptation.

Williams was received his first Oscar nomination for his role in 1987's "Good Morning, Vietnam."

O Captain! My captain! Williams captivated a young audience by playing an unorthodox professor in 1989's "Dead Poets Society."

"There you are, Peter." Williams played a grown up Peter Pan returning to Neverland in 1991's "Hook."

Williams memorably voiced the Genie in Disney's animated classic "Aladdin," which came out in 1992.

"Mrs Doubtfire" was released in 1993 and remains one of Williams' most iconic roles.

Williams played a wild man returning to civilization as a result of a board game gone very wrong in 1995's "Jumanji."

Williams played one half of a flamboyant gay couple opposite Nathan Lane in 1996's "The Birdcage."

Williams won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar for 1997's "Good Will Hunting" with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck.

Williams celebrating his Oscar win for "Good Will Hunting" in 1998 with Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, who also won Oscars for Best Original Screenplay.

For a film in which he plays a doctor/clown, 1998's "Patch Adams" was a somber and dramatic turn for Williams.

Williams went dark and twisted for Mark Romanek's 2002 cult favorite thriller "One Hour Photo."

Williams played Teddy Roosevelt in 2006's "Night at the Museum" and reprised the role in the 2009 sequel. The threequel, "Secret of the Tomb," hit theaters in 2014 -- just months after his death.

Williams with his daughter Zelda (with second wife Marsha Garces) in 2009.

Williams with his wife, Susan Schneider, in 2012. The couple was married in 2011.

Williams played President Dwight D. Eisenhower in Lee Daniels' "The Butler" in 2013.

The last Williams film to be released while he was alive was 2014's "The Angriest Man in Brooklyn," which co-starred Mila Kunis.

"Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb" was the last studio film Williams had completed prior to his death. He posted this photo with his stand-in and stunt double in May 2014.

The last photo Williams ever posted to social media was this #tbt featuring him with his daughter on July 31: "Happy Birthday to Ms. Zelda Rae Williams! Quarter of a century old today but always my baby girl. Happy Birthday @zeldawilliams Love you!"

The actor, who would have turned 69 today, made his acting debut in a little-seen 1977 comedy Can I Do It Till I Need Glasses?

The actor, who would have turned 69 today, made his acting debut in a little-seen 1977 comedy "Can I Do It 'Till I Need Glasses?"

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As it rounds the corner toward next months milestone 300th issue, Heavy Metal magazine for decades the go-to destination for some of fans edgiest and wildest comic book rides closed ranks at Comic-Con@Home to take a look at how the seminal magazine will carry the torch in the years to come.

Coming together for a birds-eye view of the magazines place in a changing world, CEO Matthew Medney emceed an online chat with partner, publisher, and creative chief David Erwin, along with Dylan Sprouse (Sun Eater), George C. Romero (The Rise, Cold Dead War), Brendan Columbus (Savage Circus), and Dan Fogler (Fishkill, Brooklyn Gladiator, Moon Lake) all for a deep talk that veered hilariously between big-picture issues like censorship and the magazines punk-rock soul; and silly diversions (like Columbus fascination with man-eating giraffes).

First things first: everyone in the Heavy Metal family planted their flag as die-hard lovers of artistic freedom and following their creative impulses to the ends of the Earth even as the larger creative world, in Erwins word, grows more vanilla and risk-averse. Were the Ben & Jerrys, he joked, noting that his background with big-budget DC productions like Christopher Nolans Batman movies taught him the value of system-bucking artists, toiling away on far less bankable comic book ideas.

This is what I think makes Heavy Metal exciting, he explained bringing in these different personalities and taking risks and taking chances.

Not everything needs to be for everyone, Medney agreed. That idea thats kind of infected our society, that everything should be palatable for everyone, is kind of as dangerous as misinformation.

Heavy Metal was born in an era of immense social and artistic ferment, and thats exactly what Romero who said he tried for years to get his famous, zombie film-pioneering father to work with the magazine back when horror and sci-fi didnt often cross paths said he values about being a part of it.

Growing up, Romerosaid, the magazine inspired him with its willingness to go against the cultural grain and engage all kinds of artistic visions. It was an opportunity for writers to put characters into world views that everybody, kids and grown ups, could identify with, he said. By putting messaging into characters that I think we looked to almost as role models growing up, one way or another, it formed our ability as a generation to have what our parents mightve called'dangerous' thoughts

What could be more dangerous than ravenous giraffes? Everyone roasted Columbus for the insane sights that await readers of Savage Circus when HM Issue #300 arrives next month. But Columbus confessed he wasnt trying to challenge prevailing values when he came up with the idea nope; he simply wanted to have a comic where crazy, zany stuff would be the rule, rather than the exception.

I wanted to see people get torn apart by animals, he joked. Thats the why. When I opened a comic book as a kid, it was to see the things [adults didnt want you to see] so I made Savage Circus a throwback to sort of the emotional stories of the 80s for fans of all the hard-edged violence and pulpy humor the eras creators playfully engaged.

Fogler said thats the idea he was going for with Moon Lake, the Hitchcock on acid 2010 graphic novel anthology that put the current Walking Dead star on comic book fans radar. Moon Lake is an homage to everything I was not supposed to see as a kid; everything I stayed up late to watch, he said, adding that Heavy Metals 300th issue marks an important testimony to the unfettered artistic spirit.

History is repeating itself man; it feels like the 60s all over again, and Heavy Metal was birthed out of that, he reflected. What a perfect voice. [The magazine] is not going to censor us and theres so much censoring going on right now.

Featuring an English-language debut of a Moebius short story, with work from Medney, Erwin, Sprouse, Columbus, Richard Corben, Liberatore, Vaughan Bode, Stephanie Phillips, Justin Jordan, Blake Northcott, and more, Issue #300 of Heavy Metal is set to arrive on Aug. 19.

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