Most governments around the world practice censorship. Even places like France, which touts democracy, finds ways to stifle free expression.
And don’t even get me started on China, Russia, and Iran. Even the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia punishes expressions it doesn’t like.
Here in the USA, censorship is illegal in government agencies. There are whistleblower laws and civil lawsuits to protect the folks from totalitarianism. But in the private sector, censorship is allowed. And this is damaging our country.
The conservative Media Research Center did a study of late-night television programs and found that only two non-liberal guests appeared to talk policy this entire year. Two out of hundreds.
They were Greg Gutfeld, who talked to Jimmy Fallon about boozing. And an economist who explained tariffs to Jon Stewart.
Huge media companies like CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN, and Comedy Central have sent a clear signal that no conservatives need apply.
To his credit, Bill Maher has defied the blatant blackballing, but he’s taken enormous heat for doing so.
Media companies reach millions of Americans every day. People who don’t know very much are easily swayed. Most celebrities hate Trump, so they hate Trump. It’s the Lemmings Factor.
Democracy is fragile. One point of view does not advance fairness or problem-solving. Corporations are undermining the First Amendment.
There’s no doubt about it.
See you this evening for the No Spin News.
