Should news censorship be based on protecting children from violent content?

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In summary, the conversation discusses whether or not the news should be sent at night or late evening to protect children from violence and other unpleasant content. Some argue that censorship is necessary, while others believe that the public should have access to this information. The conversation also touches on the desensitization of violence through media, including video games, and the debate over censoring nudity in media. The conversation ends with a humorous discussion about a photo of Putin and the comparison between Canada and the US.
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Should the news be sent at night/late evening only?

The news are full of violence, war, killing and other misery. Should this be sent late at night to protect children from seing it?

This thread is not stupid, so please don't lock it.
 
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I think it should be less censored than it is, people NEED to see the real results of war, and why we shouldn't be in this (or for that matter any...), its so skewed now, you just know a lot of these die hard supporters of the war (in this case I mean in Iraq and Afghanistan, but it could be used in future or past tense) would change their minds if they saw the gore of what REALLY is happening...
 
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And as far as "other misery" I have the same position as above.
 
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public airwaves? sure, censor it. it is part of our culture now that we don't show dead bodies on the local news. it's just considered disrespectful, you never know when that'll be someone you know.

should there be an outlet for it? sure. and the takeover by the Sheriff's office of nowthats****edup.com was a real tragedy. people have a right to know what war is all about if they're interested in it. and the old ogrish site with its liveleak makeover is still available to you.
 
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One of the reasons why we saw so much opposition to the Vietnam war was that the media was given broad access, unlike Iraq where the media was tightly controlled. Note that we weren't even allowed to see the flag-draped coffins of our dead soldiers coming home.

I do worry that an excess of violent imagery desentizes people to violence, whether the images are real or not. If children need to be protected from the real thing, then they should be protected from video games as well.

Note that video games are used to desensitize police officers to the act of shooting someone - to prevent hesitation if the time comes.
 
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Ivan Seeking said:
If children need to be protected from the real thing, then they should be protected from video games as well.

They should, and they are. But women breasts shouldn't be necessary to censor.
 
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leopard said:
They should, and they are. But women breasts shouldn't be necessary to censor.

What about man breasts?
 
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and then the age old question... who gets to decide what is censored? you say women's breasts are ok, but some people in your democratic population may think differently.
 
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neu said:
What about man breasts?

It's not necessary, so why censor woman breasts? You may be of the opinion that they should, but you'd better put some arguments on the table before passing a law.
 
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neu said:
What about man breasts?
I'm not sure they have the same ability to shock, disgust and terrify as women's.
(of course I might be wrong !)
http://a123.g.akamai.net/f/123/12465/1d/media.canada.com/1fd7df5f-ce32-4170-8bbe-95bbc214da27/moobs0919_210.jpg?size=l

ps. Canada has voted to allow women to be topless wherever a man could also be topless - on the grounds of equality.
Please Canadian women, if you are 'equal' to this guy - cover up!
 
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Is that Putin?
 
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So far I think the russians are winning on the pin-up leader front.

http://img.iht.com/images/2007/08/22/22putinb250.jpg
toplesstony221x500.jpg
 
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Canada seems to be ahead of the US in many ways.
 
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Putin is wearing his trousers a bit high to hide his love handles.
 

1. Should the news be censored?

There is no simple answer to this question. It ultimately depends on one's perspective and beliefs. Some argue that censorship is necessary to protect the public from harmful or inappropriate information. Others believe that censorship goes against the principles of free speech and the public's right to know. Ultimately, the decision to censor news should be carefully considered and weighed against the potential consequences.

2. What is the purpose of censoring news?

The purpose of censoring news is to control the dissemination of information to the public. This can be done for various reasons, such as protecting national security, preserving public morality, or preventing panic or unrest. However, the effectiveness and necessity of censorship are often debated, and it can be a controversial and complex issue.

3. Who decides what news should be censored?

The responsibility of deciding what news should be censored typically falls on government bodies or media organizations. In some countries, the government has strict control over the media and decides what information is allowed to be published. In others, media organizations have more autonomy in deciding what to censor based on their own ethical guidelines and values.

4. What are the potential consequences of censoring news?

Censorship can have both positive and negative consequences. On one hand, it can prevent the spread of harmful or false information and protect public safety. On the other hand, it can limit the public's access to important information and restrict their freedom of speech. It can also lead to a lack of transparency and accountability in government or media organizations.

5. Is there a difference between censorship and responsible journalism?

Censorship and responsible journalism are two separate concepts. Censorship involves intentionally suppressing or restricting information, while responsible journalism aims to report accurate and ethical news without bias or harm. However, there may be instances where responsible journalism may require some form of censorship, such as withholding sensitive information to protect the safety of individuals.

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