,,, I'm a New Zealander. For the record, I'd place myself somewhere between being a Republican and a Libertarian. When it comes to censorship, I'd possibly be more of a Libertarian. Taking everything into account, I'd have to say, the New Zealand Censorship Office is a very small and efficient operation. It weeds out quite a lot of crap that helps to keep New Zealand the place it is. We are a small liberal society that is noted for it's friendliness to visitors and immigrants and it's outward looking stance on world issues, without wishing to dominate.
Maybe you could explain something to me? Why did the US State Department fine Ry Cooder $US100k for recording the Buena Vista Social Club's music in Cuba? I don't find anything about their music at all offensive but that seems to be overkill where censorship is concerned.
Don't ask me. Personally I think that ending the embargo on Cuba would be the quickest way to end communism there.