libertarianism is the idea of political freedom, and freedom of choice and individualism.
Authoritarianism is a society controlled by regulation and has strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom, almost like a dictatorship.
Focus | Specifics | |
Why regulate? | Protection of children, for criminal activity, health and safety, Privacy, libel / slander / defamation of character, morals, ethics, relative / subjective good behaviour. | Jonny Depp and amber heard case, domestic violence, Rooney vs Vardy, |
What gets regulated? | newspapers, video game, animations/cartoons, music, internet, books, magazines, radio, The news, Advertising, Film. | BBC, ITV, Marvel films, call of duty video game. |
Who regulates what ? | Government (overall?), BBFC, Ofcom, Individuals, | The Independent Press Standards Organisation, regulates the newspapers. Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) regulates advertising. |