As a non-Mason, I have to tell you that it is essential that you speak out forcefully to correct the spurious tales and untruths that float around out there. Whatever their motivation may be, ignorant people repeating the same old stories to other ignorant people simply perpetuates the falsehoods. There is no shortage of easily-persuaded folks who can be swayed by the sensational tales that are told, and I feel that they must be offered the truth to counter the lies. I'm not suggesting that you reveal your rightly-held traditions and secrets, but I fear that you make a mistake when you allow claptrap to go unanswered. Yours is a noble and honorable institution; stand up for yourselves.
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