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Any democracy I know (including the US) has used censorship in times of crisis throughout its history. There is little indication that the "slippery slope" is more than a fallacy.



Any example for when it was necessary and when it was abused?


In the US reporters were censored during every war. The most egregious abuse was probably during the Red Scare in the 50s.


Yes, but was that justified? Any examples for that? Especially on the topic of war a free press was the reason people started to get to know the darker side of war instead of the usual heroic depictions propaganda often proclaimed.

We are not talking about war related strategic information here, so I don't understand your position. I still don't know about any examples. There should be at least some if it is dismissed as necessary.


> There is little indication that the "slippery slope" is more than a fallacy.

If the slippery slope were real and the control of information successful, you might still think this.




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