There is a growing trend of censorship and self-censorship. Far from enjoying controversy for its own sake, it seems clear to me that open, civilized debate is

There is a growing trend of censorship and self-censorship. Far from enjoying controversy for its own sake, it seems clear to me that open, civilized debate is healthy and indeed essencial. The attitude that "some things are not to be discussed/mentioned" is akin to religious dogma, more at home in the European Dark Ages than the 21st century.