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The concept of a "right to be forgotten" is one of the most dangerous threats to freedom in a long time and needs to be stopped now.

Throughout history as the world has changed, humans have had to adapt their behavior to fit new paradigms (Much as I hate to use that word I think it actually fits here) and this is one of those inflection points. With the right to be forgotten, we would implement one of the worst things that George Orwell described in 1984, the modification of history. 

It's easy enough to change history on the net now, but at least caches and archives let us look back at what came before. Trying to eliminate that (regardless of the technical impracticality) is a bad move.

People need to be made aware that in this era of pervasive recording and communications, our actions have consequences both now and in the future. If you are afraid that nude photos could harm your future career path, don't take off your clothes. Don't have those last five drinks. Be aware and don't do stupid things that will embarrass you tomorrow or next year. 

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