I don't mean to argue or debate about the mertis of the CBLDF, or suggest that they are wrong in their intent to fight for freedom of speech or fight censorship, I'm just wonder if they are actually relevant. Comics is such a small niche medium and the few censorship issues I've read about seem so rare and few and far between that I wonder if they are needed in practicality.
In terms of other types of media, e.g; music, video games, movies; there is a ratings system and there is (supposed) restriction on what art/media is appropriate to be sold. The MPAA and ESRB both exist as products of their respective industry regulating themselves to prevent government censorship or interference. Yet comics have nothing like that. I can go to any barnes and noble in the country and pick up comics that are mature and face no restrictions. So I'm wondering why the CBLDF and other creators make such a big deal out of this? If anything it seems like the comic industry is going under the radar because there is no age restrictions, and unlike the movie industry or video games industry aren't being threatened by congress. And part of me wonders if the CBLDF might actually inadvertently make so much noise that they do eventually bring some sort of pressure to add ratings or some regulation.