Censorship

In an effort to prevent myself from being called to see the principal due to "disparaging remarks" made on my blog, I have edited certain words in my previous posts. The school, in its largest attempt at censorship yet, today called up several students at morning assembly to see the principal. Apparently these students insulted with gross vulgarities certain persons or institutions within the school. We were warned not to write "disparaging remarks" against any teacher or the leadership of the school.

I most certainly agree with the school on the need to edit out vulgarities from blogs. What kind of person does that make you out to be if all you can do is hurl crude abuse? Indeed, I am of the belief that criticism is in fact more stinging when crafted in eloquent, proper English. For this reason, although I have changed a few words in previous posts, I refuse to alter the tone of my criticisms. I believe I have clearly justified my claims. On the other hand, the parties involved have NOT concretely justified their actions.

Censorship is a terrible thing. Who knows when I might get called down over what I write in my blog? I'm afraid I've been fretting over this issue the whole day. Having said that, I have reached the conclusion that since I have not named any institution, I stand free of implication. Nobody can sue me based on my own opinions.