Liberty Conference

Today’s New York Times editorial page criticizes the increasing Congressional focus on the Internet as a place that “promotes radicalization and terrorism.”  It is interesting that the cover story of the Magazine Section is written by Emily Gould, a moderately famous blogger, and focuses on the idea of “oversharing”, a buzzword for a lack of self-censorship.  Both are worth a read, but it is unfortunate that the latter will receive the lion’s share of attention and comment.

Does the lack of self-censorship by individuals provide the opportunity for governmental censorship?  Should we be careful of the environment we create when we are not careful about speech?  Or can self-censorship be simply the result of governmental threats, and therefore the initial infringement on free speech?