Internet Censorship: Protecting Citizens Or Trampling Freedom? (USA Today's Debate: Voices & Perspectives) Download Free (EPUB, PDF)
The internet is the fastest growing and largest tool for mass communication and information distribution in the world. This book debates arguments for and against internet censorship in a fair and objective manner.
Series: USA Today's Debate: Voices & Perspectives
Library Binding: 160 pages
Publisher: Twenty-First Century Books (May 1, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0761351183
ISBN-13: 978-0761351184
Product Dimensions: 6.2 x 0.5 x 8.6 inches
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Many people are staunch believers in our right to the freedom of speech on the Internet as expressed in the First Amendment, while others see some of these freedoms as an affront to the basic moral compass of society. Debate has been in place ever since the advent of the Internet, but most are in agreement that harmful things such as child pornography and cyberbullying, both of which have been dealt with by law, should not be tolerated. Megan Meir unfortunately took her life when she was duped into believing that Josh Evans, who in reality was an adult neighbor, mercilessly bullied her online. The result was the Megan Meir Cyberbullying Prevention act of 2008. These two Internet offenses are clearly harmful, but what about other instances of so called free speech that tend to occur in rather gray areas? We as a society have many "sticky questions" that we need to ask ourselves.One provision in this law, House Resolution (HR) 1966 essentially claims that, as the U. S. Supreme Court has ruled, "Words can be dangerous." Perhaps, but many people feel the law is overly restrictive and in itself poses danger and have dubbed it "the Censorship Act." In this book you will be able to explore the history of censorship and then you can a take look at all facets of it in relation to the way we think about the Internet. "Censorship is suppressing (forbidding, silencing, or punishing) communications," but how far can we go without violating our own first amendment rights while maintaining our safety? Once you learn about the First Amendment in regard to free speech and learn censorship basics, you will be well equipped to make up your mind and debate the issues.Before you can even ponder the impact of censorship on the Internet you'll receive a thorough overview of U. S.
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