January 1, 2018

Re: Facebook should be classified as a “Cyberspace Public Forum”

Dear Facebook:

I have a legal issue now before the courts regarding Facebook political blogs and
the First Amendment.

My premise is: Facebook is a private entity which now exercises the right to con-
trol commentary posted on Facebook.

However; as far as government censorship is concerned, a person should have the

same right to publish political commentary on Facebook (keeping in mind Face-
book is a private entity which retains the right to delete any commentary it deems
"objectionable") as a person would have to publish in a pamphlet, a newspa-
per, or speak during a rally in a public park.

In other words: I'm seeking to have the Federal Court determine Facebook is a
privately operated "cyberspace” public forum.

The distinction? Under the First Amendment, the government does not have the
authority to censor or prohibit political speech made in physical public fo-
rums (parks, sidewalks, publishing, news stories, etc.). Therefore the government
should not have the power to censor or prohibit speech made “in cyberspace” on
Facebook.

Facebook, being privately operated DOES have the right to censor or prohibit
commentary it deems "objectionable."

All of the current laws and public protections regarding criminal threats, and civil
law regarding defamation are not affected.

Can you please tell me how I can bring this issue to Facebook upper management?

Roy Warden
520 551-3496
roywarden@hotmail.com