Opinion: Comment is free, but facts are sacred
Mark Brimble
Mark Brimble, Ph.D., is a 6-year resident of Memphis, where he is a scientific researcher focusing on hemophilia gene therapy.
‘Last week, The Daily Memphian published an op-ed centered around the author’s decision to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine based on personal choice. Other readers and I raised significant concerns and called for the article to be removed. But The Daily Memphian, as is its right, stood by the decision to publish and retain it.’
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