Quote Originally Posted by Wolfscout View Post
The land of the free isn't so free anymore simply put.
I don't agree at all. I'd say all countries in the west are extremely free. There may be a few minor issues here and there but over the whole they're all very well functioning liberal democracies indeed. Above all their democratic systems are not being threatened. Which incursions in the freedom of the press would effectively kill. It's an extremely serious development.

But with Internet it's arguable that a free press isn't crucial for the liberal democracy any more. But then again, I wouldn't bank on it.

China and Iran are good examples. Information sharing is out of control and it doesn't seem to have any impact.