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“I was forced to say, 'I will not censor the Internet.' But I was never convinced.” quote by Mahathir Mohamad
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“I was forced to say, 'I will not censor the Internet.' But I was never convinced.”

Mahathir Mohamad

About This Quote

Source Speech: Press Conference, Malaysia, 1998

He pledged not to censor the Internet but remained doubtful about its impact.

In simple terms: He said he wouldn't censor online content but was unsure.

Key Takeaway

Question the feasibility of unrestricted internet.

Themes

censorship freedom technology politics trust skepticism

Mood

skeptical reflective

Type

political philosophical

When to use this quote

  • policy debates
  • media regulation
  • public statements

Key Concepts

digital rights government policy public trust

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is absolute internet freedom realistic?
  • How should societies address harmful online content?
A Different Perspective

Balancing freedom with potential harms is complex.

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