United Arab Emirates Is Banning Negative Economic News?

Thanks to reader and new contributor Shannon Lambo for this submission.

OK.  I would like the media to get with the program and balance their reporting of economic conditions, and perhaps throw a little water on some of the firey adjectives they use.  But, I can’t get behind the government regulation of media… However, temporary government intervention in the case of public safety or welfare?  I could at least hear the argument.  Would be interesting to hear what some of you think about this….perhaps a POLL?  OK here’s the story:

http://www.boingboing.net/2009/02/22/uae-plans-ban-on-neg.html

And the poll:

Let me say, I think I know where we’re going to come down on this.  But just for gits and shiggles, let’s hear your voice.