Read the Jimmy Kimmel Monologue That Led to an FCC Crackdown

The comedian condemned Kirk's murder and called it "monstrous." That wasn't enough. He had to mourn correctly or lose his show.

So this is what actual government censorship looks like.

Not someone getting ratioed on Twitter. Not a comedian losing a Netflix special because they said something gross. Not even advertisers pulling their spots. This is the federal government threatening a broadcast network's license unless they silence a critic, and the network immediately caving.

Let …