ViewpointsOpinionThe ‘Thought Police’: Here to Stay?SavePrintA police officer watches banks of television monitors in London on April 20, 2007. Matt Cardy/Getty ImagesCarol Gould3/5/2019|Updated: 3/5/2019CommentaryLONDON—Britain used to be known for its no-holds-barred satire and outspoken eccentrics.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.