The ever so high and mighty Leighton Andrews has published the results of his poll on censoring blogs. The fact of the matter is that he has clearly asked the wrong question.
Whilst Leighton asked should politicians blogs be censored the real question is should politicians blogs be publicly funded? No one is suggesting that any politician should be gagged but that they should not use public money to fund their party political views. If they disagree they can pick up a free blog from blogger as many already have. Or like Paul Flynn could use their own money.
I would of course made this point on Leighton’s blog but anyone who has ever gone there will know that ironically he does seem to censor his comments! Unless you’re a Labour SPAD I wouldn’t expect to see it published!
I don’t know why Leighton is that irate really. Unless they start imposing bans for generic Cardiff city photos with the headings, “I was there” with no actual pictures of him then he needn’t worry.
Whilst Leighton asked should politicians blogs be censored the real question is should politicians blogs be publicly funded? No one is suggesting that any politician should be gagged but that they should not use public money to fund their party political views. If they disagree they can pick up a free blog from blogger as many already have. Or like Paul Flynn could use their own money.
I would of course made this point on Leighton’s blog but anyone who has ever gone there will know that ironically he does seem to censor his comments! Unless you’re a Labour SPAD I wouldn’t expect to see it published!
I don’t know why Leighton is that irate really. Unless they start imposing bans for generic Cardiff city photos with the headings, “I was there” with no actual pictures of him then he needn’t worry.
4 comments:
Leighton's blog is so dull I don't know why he cares. As for the issue of censorship why does he think it is appropriate for me as a tax payer to have to fund his nonsense?
Thing is David Taylor, he of a dubious political blogging past, writes his blog.
and is the sole commentator
"Anonymous said...
and is the sole commentator"
No he's not.
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