Monitoring or Censorship?

At what point does monitoring press and all forms of media become unfair censorship? What if what is censored is publically acceptable to the masses ? Who should be allowed to determine what is appropriate in the press/media?

More specifically, if it is not okay for our children to watch/see something in media, should it be shown at all to the general public?  On a related note, should certain books be banned for children?

Articles of relevance:

Iran bans newspaper over photos

Pakistan to show Bollywood film

Nepalese court lifts FM news ban

Version of Google in China won’t offer Email or Blogs

Banning and censorship of children’s books

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