Censorship is telling a man he can't have a steak just because a baby can't chew it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Censorship blocks adults from a steak because a baby cannot chew it.
- In plain terms
- Censorship protects the weak by restricting the strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Consider who benefits from restrictions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is restriction justified?
- Who decides what is protected?
Another view
Some protections are necessary for vulnerable groups.
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