The ultimate censorship is the flick of the dial.
Meaning of the quote
This quote means that the easiest way to censor or silence someone is to simply change the channel or turn off the TV. When you have control over what others can see and hear, you have the power to prevent them from accessing certain information or opinions. This is a powerful form of censorship because it's so easy to do, without having to make a big effort to stop someone from speaking.
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