Because they had, until that point, been able to control what everyone read and they wanted to keep that ability.
London faced restrictions on printing due to the strict regulations imposed by the Stationers' Company, which controlled printing in the city. These regulations protected the interests of established printers by limiting new competition. It wasn't until after 1471, when some of these restrictions were eased and demand for printed materials increased, that London saw the establishment of its first printing press.
The Bible became more easily available through the printing press and easing of restrictions on reading the Bible, imposed by the ruling Roman Catholic Church at that time.
In the Middle Ages the Church imposed restrictions, and in later centuries it was mainly governments that imposed restrictions.
Travel restrictions imposed by companies.
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Water falls under the jurisdiction of the states, so water restrictions is imposed by the states, hence why every state has a different system for the restrictions.
It has nothing to do with what anyone contributing here feels should be imposed, it is up to the JUDGE, who is following the law, to determine what restrictions should be imposed.
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Sahara Africa is because of restrictions imposed by many nations impeding air traffic
Britain wanted to colonists to stop printing their own money. 1774
The line that refers to self-imposed limitations or restrictions in William Blake's "London" is, "And the hapless Soldier's sigh / Runs in blood down Palace walls," suggesting that individuals are trapped in their circumstances and unable to escape the oppressive power structures.