I don't think it's particularly scary. There are plenty of level headed, easy going and open-minded Americans. It's a huge, and hugely diverse country which hasn't done so badly this far, and what influences we take from their culture is really up to us. (The recent tragic events in Texas for eg are unlikely to influence our laws on gun control, arguably of more concern than barring a few words in recordings.) And some might argue that Europe is in danger of going too far in the opposite direction .. particuarly when you look at some of the stuff on cable! I doubt the most severe of American views on censorship are likely to turn back that tide here
Caryl