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Well right, we strive to do the best we can. Threat of harm is obviously limited due to the implication of action. I was more referring to the exchange of ideas between people, which should never be restricted.
It absolutely is outrageous. You cannot put any limits on free speech in a free society. The people should monitor their own behavior, not the state.
My point is that these are pretty petty problems compared to actual travesties committed by the Chinese government. There are bigger fish to fry than what you can name your child.
Not sure banning kids from being named a certain name really compares to the actual human rights violations at place in China...