Access Quote by Judith Krug
“We know that there are children out there whose parents do not take the kind of interest in their upbringing and in their existence that we would wish, but I don't think censorship is ever the solution to any problem, be it societal or be it the kind of information or ideas that you have access to.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Testimony before US Senate Committee on Communications, 1995
Censorship cannot solve underlying social problems; it merely masks them without addressing root causes.
In simple terms: Censorship doesn't fix issues.
Address root causes, not just symptoms.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education policy
- parenting guidance
- media regulation
- public debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we protect children without limiting information?
- What alternatives to censorship exist?
Censorship may protect vulnerable groups but can also suppress truth.