I'm opposed to censorship of any kind, especially by government. But it's plain common sense that producers should target their product with some kind of sensitivity.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author opposes government censorship but argues producers should exercise sensitivity when targeting their audience.
- In plain terms
- He opposes government censorship but thinks producers should be sensitive to their audience.
- What can you take from it?
- Freedom of expression coexists with a responsibility for producers to consider impact.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where is the line between censorship and sensitivity?
- Who decides what is sensitive?
Another view
Sensitivity is subjective and hard to define or enforce consistently.
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