Is this censorship by our libraries?

01 May 2008

I HAVE a computer but not a broadband connection and therefore use the facilities at my local library quite frequently.
With the local elections drawing near and having noticed the list of candidates in and around my home area included members of the British National Party (BNP), I decided to visit the official website to research its policies and intentions.
I was surprised to find an ‘access denied’ message on screen and called a member of staff over for help.
After he also tried to log on to the site - I repeat, the official website of the organisation - I was informed it was barred because it contained hate speech.
I have no allegiance to the BNP, but believe it wrong that the library service should censor the views of an official political party which is putting up candidates in local constituencies.
As it happens, the BNP delivered a party political broadcast on television last night.
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Is this censorship by our libraries?