Sir, - Can I be the only one to notice the strange inconsistency and selectivity of the media here on certain issues? They indulged in what could only be described as a chorus of outraged condemnation when an attempt was made to ban the publication of In Dublin magazine. There were audible gasps of horror at the thought of censorship daring to rear its ugly head. However, the odd thing is that there was hardly a word of protest when the Irish Catholic was prevented from placing a legitimate advertisement on radio.
Here was a perfectly reputable newspaper being prevented from advertising and I don't recall the same level of outrage from the liberal establishment. I can't help seeing something of a contradiction here, but I must say that it really doesn't surprise me very much. The media here are against censorship - that is to say that they are opposed to the censorship of what they happen to believe in. However, the media appear to have no problem whatever with the suppression of any idea or position which does not support their particular agenda. So much for liberalism! - Yours, etc.,
Anthony Redmond, North Great George's Street, Dublin 1.