N.Y. Censorship Laws, Hitler Play Book

It’s hard to believe this is real life—not satire.

New York has announced a new censorship law that would coerce social media networks, including the satirical website The Babylon Bee, to monitor and crack down on what the state deems as "hateful conduct."

But what will be deemed as "hateful conduct" is left up to humorless state officials to decide. And the Bee would need to adopt and endorse the state’s definition. That’s a slippery slope, at best.

The government does not belong in the comedy business.

And the First Amendment protects the right for all Americans to freely and peacefully express their opinions—and their sense of humor—without fear of government censorship or retaliation.