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Constitution
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According to the First Amendment, free speech is granted to every individual and because of the advance of Internet technology it has become an information source for millions of people. The Internet is often criticized for the various topics it makes available to anyone with access to a computer. Imagine a student trying to access their website at their local library and a message appears on the screen stating that their page cannot be accessed due to provisional controls. That student would feel that their free speech right has been neglected. The Internet and freedom of speech are closely related. There should not be restrictions on Internet use in public places and censoring of “indecent” materials, because it violates freedom of speech. The Bill of Rights, approved in 1791, is a document that describes the basic freedoms of the American people; as well as protecting individuals from unfair government control. The first amendment of the Bill of Rights provide that “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.” (Murphy) The amendments were implemented into the constitution because some states refused to approve the constitution unless certain rights were added. “Freedom of speech is the liberty to speak and write without fear of government restraint.” (Chafee 298) The first amendment denies the government the power to interfere with the expressions of citizens. The Internet as a modern day tool is a way of life. It is a source for electronic information, communication between two or more individuals, and potential use for education at all levels. The Internet can be compared to a library for its vast information on every subject that can be thought about. “Cyberspace is essentially a reconceived public sphere for social, political, economic, and cultural interaction.” (Lipschultz 3) With all of this information being made available to us, why is a fraction of society trying to put limitations on what can be made accessible? There is a great deal of controversy that surrounds the issue of regulating the Internet. “Like the real world, cyberspace consist of good and bad information, of well-intentioned individuals and individuals who take advantage of relative anonymity to exploit and harm.” (Welch 171) The Internet is extraordinarily diverse, so some people feel that there should be limitations on what the public should be able to access.
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Title: Constitution
Words: 1976
Rating: None
Pages: 7.9
submitted by: Inteha
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