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That quote jumped out at me too, but ... isn't it a mischaracterization of Bradbury? In the book, isn't book-censorship imposed by the government? I think the
by abeppu 5y ago
That quote jumped out at me too, but ... isn't it a mischaracterization of Bradbury? In the book, isn't book-censorship imposed by the government?
I think the distinction is important b/c in so many conversations about de-platforming, one side wants to express firm commitment to the first amendment but retain the distinction that it applies only to states.
- wnoise 5y agoIt's a both/and. The government takes advantage of the popular sentiment. And it's not directly censoring ideas, but forms of media, no matter the ideas they contain.