The ability to speak plainly and directly to make a hard point. The ability to openly admit one has been wrong. Empathy. Humongous New York Balls. All qualities that I admire in mentors and intellectuals.
Thank you John J. Lennon and New York Focus, for your level of devotion and for your civic excellence!
The issue that caused this post and additional context as described through news articles:
https://nysfocus.com/2023/06/06/doccs-prison-blocks-journalism-artists-creative-work
https://nysfocus.com/2023/06/07/doccs-prison-censorship-journalism-writing-art-directive-reversall
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/09/nyregion/new-york-focus.html