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> highlight what is politically incorrect and indefensible in society The big one here of course is communism. Arguably the most censored idea in the history o
by SquishyPanda23 5y ago
> highlight what is politically incorrect and indefensible in society
The big one here of course is communism. Arguably the most censored idea in the history of American politics. The government even held hearings to track down adherents.
In some places it's still difficult to have an uncensored discussion about much tamer topics like labor organizing.
> pedophilia
Lolita was frequently banned
> classified government information
This is generally celebrated rather than challenged by readers. The Pentagon Papers, Snowden leaks, and the Panama papers are famous examples.
- camjohnson26 5y agoIn regards to classified information it’s come up in some Tom Clancy style novels and contemporary military histories. See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Easy_Day https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Easy_Day
- SquishyPanda23 5y agoAh I see what you mean. Although in that case the author had a contractual requirement to clear the book and didn't. In that sense it's similar to defying an NDA or publishing your company's trade secrets.