Censor Quote by Kathy Acker
“I mean, they censor your work when they're scared of it.”
About This Quote
Censorship often stems from fear of confronting challenging ideas.
In simple terms: Censorship is fear of ideas.
Key Takeaway
Challenge censorship with truth.
Themes
censorship
fear
expression
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- media regulation
- artistic work
- political discourse
Key Concepts
freedom of speech
social control
Questions to Reflect On
- What ideas provoke fear?
- How can we balance safety and freedom?
A Different Perspective
Censorship can protect vulnerable groups.
![“To be clear, Goodreads staff have not been deleting any posts. A value we've always had here is that we don't censor content (unless it's against our policies - eg porn, etc). [April 1, 2013]” quote by Otis Y. Chandler](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/180/otis-y-chandler-100396_censorship_to-be-clear-goodreads-staff-have-not-bee_210311.jpg)
