CENSORSHIP Bill Maher

[David Simpson]

Censorship? I personally wasn't the least bit offended by Maher's
remarks or those of his guests. In fact I thought they were points worth
making. But obviously Maher knew -- and his guests knew -- that many
people would find their comments provocative and perhaps even offensive.
(After all being edgy and going against the grain is Maher's whole
schtick.)

Nobody *censored* Mr. Maher or prevented him from speaking his mind. He
spoke out, and then he got bashed for it. What's wrong with that? If I
say something outrageous or unpopular, do I have any right to complain
if somebody responds with outrage or disagreement? Negative criticism is
hardly censorship.

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