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First, i want to say to Eich,that he is entitled to his opinions and noone is going to go after him with pitchforks and torches for that.

Next, I believe that was the right decision. Because it put Mozilla into a difficult position. You might think all this anger was excessive perhaps it was, yet it casted a negative image on Mozilla,since the CEO is a public figure for a company.

I hope this event will open up a real debate about gay rights and why it equal rights matter, because more rights for gays doesnt mean less rights for straight people,like civil rights for blacks did not end up reducing white people's rights, and then we can move on to other things,like you know , technology.



>I hope this event will open up a real debate

Seems like it will discourage people from expressing their view. Who wants to endanger their career?




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