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I came across a very interesting article written by
David Horowitz called "Why Gore Would Censor South Park".
Most of the article is about how the government with
the V-chip and the Clinton administration is tryingto censor.
One very interesting line in the article. Something i
have never even thought of is this:

"Unfortunately, in the real world of 1999 America, the book burners
are on the march. The Clinton team has already laid
down clear markers in its assaults on the tobacco and
gun industries. With government studies now authorized
for an examination of the entertainment industry, with
"scientific studies" to follow, it's not hard to visualize
the lawsuits coming next."

I never connected lawsuits with "scientific studies" but
he is correct. Now the suers have "scientific" evidence.
What also alarms me is this:

"Peggy Charen, the most celebrated liberal champion of the
children's television hour, faults the show's tone and the
way the kids throw racial slurs around. "It's the words
they use in ordinary life, in the cafeteria, in the school
room that's dangerous to the democracy," according to Charen."

Could someone explain how this is dangerous to democracy?
I agree those are offensive horrible words and thoughts
but if you can't defend the worst most vile language
where exactly do you draw the line.

Its a long article but well worth reading:

http://www.frontpagemag.com/dh/

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