Facebook is planning to close its doors to the millions that use the service everyday as a vital communication bridge to complete maintenance. This vital lifeline must not be allowed to close during February 29-31, 2013. Facebook is too vital in relaying breaking news, weather, and the latest celebrity status. By allowing Facebook to shut down to conduct maintenance, the American public would have to rely on slow, delayed news from traditional sources. We call on the Obama Administration to persuade Facebook to find an alternative to closing.



