Facebook’s censorship isn’t just silencing voices—it’s **interfering with our right to participate in government**. Suppressing discussions about health and policy isn’t content moderation; it’s **government-backed interference in medical freedom and civic engagement**. Free speech isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of democracy.
Facebook has shut down my page, erasing years of advocacy and critical updates about kratom laws. But this isn’t just about me—it’s about Big Tech preventing citizens from knowing when and where our own government is making decisions that affect us.
Why this is a direct threat to democracy:
- We can’t warn each other about government meetings. When lawmakers propose bans or restrictions on kratom, those hearings often happen with little public notice. Our network of advocates relied on social media to spread the word fast. Now, that ability has been taken away.
- This is blocking public participation. If we don’t know when and where these meetings happen, we can’t attend, we can’t testify, and we can’t hold our lawmakers accountable. That’s not just censorship—it’s election interference and a direct suppression of public engagement.
- They are cutting off the public from real-time information. States and cities across the country are still debating kratom regulations. Without our ability to share updates, bans could pass without public input.
This is bigger than kratom—it’s about controlling public discourse.
Courts are already debating whether social media companies should be considered “common carriers”—which means they wouldn’t be able to suppress legal speech the way they do now. If they can erase advocacy for legal substances and prevent citizens from accessing government information, what else can they suppress?
This is not just a glitch. It is deliberate suppression of public discourse and an attempt to control who gets to participate in government decisions.
We will not be silenced. If you care about transparency, if you care about your rights—share this, speak up, and demand accountability. We have a right to know when our government is making decisions about our lives.
I was honored to have participated in the February 2025 kratom scientific symposium at the University of Florida research center. Scientists gathered from around the world, alongside representatives from various health agencies of the United States government, came together to discuss the scientific evidence surrounding kratom. As a unified body, their recommendation was clear: kratom should be regulated as a supplement with an age restriction in place. This approach aims to ensure its safe use, balancing potential benefits with necessary safeguards for public health.
Facebook’s censorship isn’t just silencing voices—it’s **interfering with our right to participate in government**. Suppressing discussions about health and policy isn’t content moderation; it’s **government-backed interference in medical freedom and civic engagement**. Free speech isn’t optional—it’s the foundation of democracy.
Facebook has shut down my page, erasing years of advocacy and critical updates about kratom laws. But this isn’t just about me—it’s about Big Tech preventing citizens from knowing when and where our own government is making decisions that affect us.
Why this is a direct threat to democracy:
- We can’t warn each other about government meetings. When lawmakers propose bans or restrictions on kratom, those hearings often happen with little public notice. Our network of advocates relied on social media to spread the word fast. Now, that ability has been taken away.
- This is blocking public participation. If we don’t know when and where these meetings happen, we can’t attend, we can’t testify, and we can’t hold our lawmakers accountable. That’s not just censorship—it’s election interference and a direct suppression of public engagement.
- They are cutting off the public from real-time information. States and cities across the country are still debating kratom regulations. Without our ability to share updates, bans could pass without public input.
This is bigger than kratom—it’s about controlling public discourse.
Courts are already debating whether social media companies should be considered “common carriers”—which means they wouldn’t be able to suppress legal speech the way they do now. If they can erase advocacy for legal substances and prevent citizens from accessing government information, what else can they suppress?
This is not just a glitch. It is deliberate suppression of public discourse and an attempt to control who gets to participate in government decisions.
We will not be silenced. If you care about transparency, if you care about your rights—share this, speak up, and demand accountability. We have a right to know when our government is making decisions about our lives.
I was honored to have participated in the February 2025 kratom scientific symposium at the University of Florida research center. Scientists gathered from around the world, alongside representatives from various health agencies of the United States government, came together to discuss the scientific evidence surrounding kratom. As a unified body, their recommendation was clear: kratom should be regulated as a supplement with an age restriction in place. This approach aims to ensure its safe use, balancing potential benefits with necessary safeguards for public health.