Censor the Internet?The freedom of speech that was possible on the Internet could now be subjected to governmental approvals. For example, China is attempting to res5trict political expression, in the name of security and social stability. It requires users of the Internet and e-mail to register, ...

Internet CensorshipCensorship is a rising problem in today's society. Currently the Internet is in a censorship web of its own. People argue that censoring the Internet is wrong and violates the first amendment that states, "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." But other peop...

SEX, DRUGS, and ANARCHY! Now, that I have your attention, we can talk about Internet censorship. Inappropriate material will always be on the internet, and there is no way to completely hide it. All this censorship will damage the atmosphere of the freedom to express ideas on the Internet; theref...

The Internet has been a major concern of the American people and government for the last few years with controversies over certain types of web sites displayed over the Internet including pornography, hate group web sites, "inappropriate" literature, and other various kinds of web sites. Their main...

Internet CensorshipThe Internet is a wonderful place of entertainment and education, but like all places used by millions of people, it has some murky corners people would prefer children not to explore. In the physical world, society as a whole wants to protect children, but there are no social or ...

In the 1960s, the U.S government created a ARPANET network, which was used "to test methods of enabling computer networks to survive military attacks, by means of the dynamic rerouting of messages" (The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001, par. 4). In 1990, Hypertext Markup Language...

Censorship and the InternetI do not feel that censorship on the internet is a good thing. It has been two-hundred and nine years since the Bill of Rights was ratified. I doubt that our Founding Fathers ever imagined the changes that would come over our country. Although the Constitution has held up ...

We have come to a whole new era where the Internet has become a good source of free information and bad information given. The problems that concern most people are the following: guard privacy with stronger laws, protect society by curving excessive rights, and protect free speech from censorship. ...

Can you imagine a place where expressing your own opinion is not allowed? Picture not being able to research a topic of your interest. Can you imagine a place where you can get penalized for your choice of words? Can you imagine living in a society that prohibits you from expressing yourself the way...

What is a child-friendly community? According to Children\'s Commissioner Robin Sullivan, it is \"one which values and respects children and caters for the diversity of their cultural backgrounds and circumstances. It recognizes the impact of political, social and economic decisions on children and ...

" Internet Rating Systems: Censors by Default" The Internet, first designed for the military and the scientific community, has grown larger and faster than anyone could have ever expected. Now being a potpourri of information, from business to entertainment, the Internet is quickly g...

" Internet Rating Systems: Censors by Default" The Internet, first designed for the military and the scientific community, has grown larger and faster than anyone could have ever expected. Now being a potpourri of information, from business to entertainment, the Internet is quickly ga...

It was once forcasted that computers in the future would weigh no more than 1.5 tons. Of course, in today's technologically savvy times, it's a common occurrence to see people holding their computers in their lap, or even in their hand. There's no doubt about it: the compute...

Is there a case for Applying censorship and if so who should be in charge The internet is used worldwide and has become an extremely useful resource used by people of all ages to find information for research, news or entertainment. The internet is also a wonderful medium for people to express th...

The Internet is a wonderful place of entertainment and education, but like allplaces where people conspire, there are some corners that people would prefer childrennot to explore. World society as a whole attempts to protect children, yet there are norequired technological constraints to Internet s...

Internet CensorshipIn the 1960's, the internet was established for the United States government to serve as a way for the armed forces to communicate. In the 1980's, the government expanded its use to the public. In the 1990's, use of the internet spread into schools and homes all across the count...

As the reach of the media has grown in today's society, information and entertainment is readily available on demand at anytime in most places of the globe. The Internet, as well as other forms of traditional media devices such as newspapers, radio and television, has become a common sigh...

All ideas, bad and good, should be subject to public scrutiny. No idea is so dangerous that it must be suppressed. Therefore, speech must never be banned because of its persuasive or emotive impact. I believe the more controversial, the better, because it has more of an impact on those that see or h...

The 1st Amendment and our Rights Freedom of Speech, freedom of expression, both oral and written, from governmental prior restraint, except as such expression constitutes libel, slander, obscenity, sedition, or criminal conduct such as bribery, perjury, or incitement to riot. In the U.S., this...

First Amendment ; Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. Th...

Hate Speech is an area in modern society that has taken on diverse aspects due to the changing standards of correct social behavior, and the lack of precise legislation dealing with this subject. Recently the most debated topic in this area has been the censorship of Hate speech on the Int...

Censorship, is it necessary in society today? Some feel that all negatives should be blocked out, others feel that there should be no freedoms at all. I feel that censorship should is necessary, but in the correct areas and with limitations. In regards to literature, in any form, I feel that only bo...

Please note the following: "Where Them Ho's At;" "Tits;" and "Simple Instructions for Assembling a Bomb with Household Materials." The title of a song, a word used in a TV drama, and something easily accessible from the Internet. What might these three things have in common? They are all salient ...

On June 21, 1788 Congress ratified the US constitution. This historic document contained the powers that congress would have under this democratic government. The first amendment specifically details several powers that would be excluded from this list. The first amendment states "Congress shal...

The Internet is the fastest growing and largest source of technological information. Millions of people easily access it everyday and are provided with information on everything from stamp collecting to bestiality. This wide array of information may seem to be the best thing since sliced bread, bu...