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Why Self-Censorship of Controversial Artwork is Wrong

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By JJ Charlesworth
Photo via: National Review Online
The fractious discussion that has arisen on the subject of whether or not media organizations pulling or refusing to publish supposedly blasphemous images are “chicken" has generated more heat than light in the last few weeks; and revelations about how art museums put images on display is only going to provoke similar revelations in the future and put museum staff even more on their guard. But while we desperately need an open debate about free speech and the freedom to offend in our society, the obsessive focus on Muslims, religion, and blasphemy has diverted attention away from the bigger question of how we handle offending and being offended as part of a big, broad society where not everyone is going to agree. [link]
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Ernest Disney-Britton said…
Some are provocateurs with no interest in education and balanced information. We defend their right to parade, but that doesn't mean the rest of us have to follow suit. For me, the answer is simple: all curators and editors engage in censorship, but their choices must never be guided by fear or a desire to titilate rather than inform.
Fri Jan 30, 08:50:00 PM EST
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