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I had a conversation with a talented UK startup developer about a month ago at a defense industry event.

He mentioned wanting to move to the US. I assumed smugly “must be for our business environment or contractual benefits” and said as much.

He quickly responded with his concerns about being arrested for social media posts, and mentioned how many people were being arrested in the UK.

No discussion of anything about where he was on the political spectrum or anything; he was leading with this issue.

When it becomes an issue like this, we’re going to see talent flight to more favorable climates



> When it becomes an issue like this, we’re going to see talent flight to more favorable climates

I sincerely hope we see other countries adopt our original intent on free speech as law of their lands.




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