> Maybe: 'One way of misrepresenting what you said..'

Then.

> Allow me to put words in your mouth... I don't want you people talking about other ideas related to this article.

Consistency?

> I (Multics) would like to talk about how regulating industries like medicine prevents Google and others from investing in them and potentially benefiting society.

I think you understand my position. Except, what I said was framed in the context of the parent comment. And it was an assertion, not a request.

Why delete a comment I mostly quoted? Seems like an attempt at gamesmanship.

Well, c'est la vie!