Censorhip

I do not agree that censorship can be justified to a large extent.

Censorships are used to "protect people from obscene materials and other information which can pose a threat to the social sercurity and stability of the nation. To some extent, censorships is important especially when information are available to us anywhere and anytime.

However, I still believe that censorship is not beneficial to the society on the whole---no matter it is now or back in the past. If you hear of how Hitler control the media, you will agree with me that it is anti-liberal and tyrannical. Why? This is because it restricts what we can know and not what the higher authorities want us to know. Is one informationalways correct or should we look at the other viewpoints or other articles so as to get a beeter picture? I think the answer is rather obvious. Is censorship some sort of propaganda, I gree that it is to a certain extent. By restricting what you know, can make it easier for others to persuade you. Censorship leads to ignorance and I do not support censorship at all.http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/propaganda_in_nazi_germany.htm

Moreover, with globalisation taking place, censorship is no longer relevant. People can easily get information from the world wide web with no one stopping him. Information spreads and by the time you know it, a major event may be available to you seconds after the actual thing happened. In this example, http://ncac.org/entertainment/20070312~ME-Belfast~Defend_Free_Speech_on_the_Public_Airwaves.cfm, a broadcaster was banned for airing his views on politics. I agree that personal views can be disruptive and misleading, but with education, I think that people will be able to differ from what is right and wrong and thus, make correct judgements.

http://ncac.org/science/20070312%7EUSA%7ENew_Report_Discusses_Censorship_Of_Science.cfm
In this article, it is talking about a government banning results of certain science researches. Censorship of science shows no respect for knowledge as the basis of democracy, and the commitment to the free exchange of ideas to ensure that knowledge is shared. In such an environment, can a society ever progress?