Exactly. Don't get me wrong, I'm all for a system of classification and restricting viewing to certain age groups. If parents are irresponsible, that's not my problem. I don't think there's a cure for stupidity. If it triggers latent psychosis in someone, again, not my problem (not that I particularly believe it does). I don't agree that my freedoms should be curtailed because it
might harm someone else. Knives are useful kitchen implements - but sick people turn them into instruments of aggression. Should we ban kitchen knives because someone might misuse them? Why not apply the BBFC's arguments to
everything. Why single out one strand when there are plenty of others to also choose from?
I'm aware that there have been times when the BBFC have been far more lenient than the MPAA. On the other hand, why are people settling for this sytem whereby a few people can decide whether you can see something or not? No-one asked me if I agree with it - so therefore I'll take no notice of it.
