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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

  • policy debates
  • media ethics
  • creative decisions

Putting it to work

  • balancing free speech
  • responsible content creation
  • industry standards

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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