China Blocks Google to Stifle Online Dissent Ahead of Nation’s 60th Anniversary

Who says information, ideas, and images aren’t powerful? Just ask Iran. Now China sees the writing on the wall. Regarding the porn, I am all for getting rid of that–for the good of humanity (I think it could be argued that this is a human rights issue because of what it does to people, families, and ultimately societies). “Desire” and “Freedom” must be subordinated to the Good. But something tells me China is not ultimately concerned with porn blocking. You can read for yourself…