It just reconfirms the fact that the US values free speech more than other countries. Managing Editor, Law and Politics Peace Process Contributing Editor formerly Internet Law Contributing Editor. I'll Put in a Limited Agreement Michael, I can't say that the decision is a major victory, only some rather good news in this area. As breaking news, it deserved a spot here. Censorship is, unfortunately, a widespread phenomenon.
Politicians seem to think it is effective, and it can be in the short run.
Historically, it has always been a failure in that worthwhile works always survive. It is not so much a victory as it is a saving for the people of Virginia in that their shared resources may now be used in an effective, and beneficial manner, rather than be wasted attempting to do what history demonstrates to be worthless and wasteful. Used under License.