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In reply to the discussion: GUARDIAN Editorial: "It Is NOT The Role Of Politicians To Determine The Limits Of Public Discussion" [View all]Cerridwen
(13,251 posts)43. The NSA/security appartus argument.
Was that a "strong" or a "weak" argument? Do you think the spokespersons had their audience's best interests clearly in mind, or their own?
Do you hold a similar standard for those who would protect the status quo as the one you hold for those who challenge the status quo? Or do you accept the status quo as de facto correct and objective while any challenge or critique of same is de facto incorrect and biased?
Or perhaps you have something more nuanced?
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GUARDIAN Editorial: "It Is NOT The Role Of Politicians To Determine The Limits Of Public Discussion" [View all]
kpete
Aug 2013
OP
"It is not the role of politicians or civil servants to determine the limits of public discussion"
kentuck
Aug 2013
#5
I often find the Brits tend to use more photos and graphics in their articles. ...
spin
Aug 2013
#38
Excellent. They went too far this time. That's always what Authoritarians do. They get so drunk
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#13
The Guardian - serious journalism, as opposed to bimbo-fed infotainment stateside.
closeupready
Aug 2013
#44