It’s what you get when government controls the distribution of information.
http://in.reuters.com/article/worldNews/idINIndia-43353420091022
UK’s BBC defends TV platform for right-wing BNP
Thu Oct 22, 2009 2:15pm IST
By Keith Weir
LONDON (Reuters) - The BBC defended its decision to allow the leader of the right-wing British National Party (BNP) to appear on a flagship current affairs programme on Thursday, despite criticism from anti-racism groups and politicians.
Anti-racism groups were planning protests against the invitation to BNP leader Nick Griffin at the BBC’s headquarters in west London throughout the day and two senior government ministers have also criticised the appearance.
Mark Thompson, director-general of the publicly funded BBC, said the invitation to appear on the Question Time show was based on the level of support the BNP gained in the European and local elections.
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And thats better than private individuals controlling the distribution of information?
Would that be like Obama refusing to speak to Fox?