Speak No Evil

Freedom of expression, and open access to media, are as fundamental to the survival of Progress as the sun and rain are to the survival of planet Earth. Yet censorship remains a traditional response of any group that finds itself offended at another's message or creative indulgence. The argument that because they serve the "public interest," media should willingly accept a moral arbiter to decide what will and what will not be disseminated is both …

…impossible to put a childproof cap on the hazards of the world, actual or virtual. The Internet makes people cranky because it requires more diligent supervision of minors, and too many parents just don't want to spend that much time with their kids. The crime of those who would allow any Government to attempt such a pointless task is the abdication of their own responsibility to learn and teach appropriate value judgments to future generations.