Quote Originally Posted by xlz916
Good idea.

I am not Ron Paul supporter, though I do respect the free exchange of ideas. However, as a private actor, Fox can exclude whoever they want. I have a hard time calling this censorship, as this is not done by the state. (Most definitions of censoring imply actions by a government.)

Fox News does have some fascist tendencies though. I can see why they would exclude Paul.
Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1) -
cen·sor·ship n
??noun
1. the act or practice of censoring.
2. the office or power of a censor.
3. the time during which a censor holds office.
4. the inhibiting and distorting activity of the Freudian censor.
[Origin: 1585??95; censor + -ship]

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American Heritage Dictionary -
cen·sor·ship (sěn'sər-shĭp')
n.

1. The act, process, or practice of censoring.
2. The office or authority of a Roman censor.
3. Psychology Prevention of disturbing or painful thoughts or feelings from reaching consciousness except in a disguised form.


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WordNet -
censorship

noun
1. counterintelligence achieved by banning or deleting any information of value to the enemy [syn: censoring]
2. deleting parts of publications or correspondence or theatrical performances [syn: censoring]

I did not call it censorship, but it is.
angry nomad Reviewed by angry nomad on . Ron Paul excluded from Fox News Debate December 28, 2007 10:39 pm EST ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA ?? According to the New Hampshire State Republican Party and an Associated Press report, Republican presidential candidate and Texas Congressman Ron Paul will be excluded from an upcoming forum of Republican candidates to be broadcast by Fox News on January 6, 2008. ??Given Ron Paul??s support in New Hampshire and his recent historic fundraising success, it is outrageous that Dr. Paul would be excluded,? said Ron Paul 2008 campaign Rating: 5