Internet Censorship

Paper Summary:

This paper discusses the article by John Carr entitled "It's Time to Tackle Cyberporn." The paper argues that Carr's solution to Internet pornography is too radical and that it fails to lay the responsibility for keeping children out of trouble, with the parents, where it belongs. The paper goes on to suggest that his solution steps on the Bill of Rights, which guarantees freedom of speech.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: Why is Internet Porn an Issue? What's Wrong?
Criteria For My Argument
Ethical Argument: Principles
Ethical Argument: Consequences

From the Paper:

"Two, Carr suggests a "ratings system" where, like music and movies, parents would be able to see whether it's "family-friendly" or not. This is an absurd notion, since there are virtually thousands of new Web sites going online every day, and the trickery that can be used in presenting the substance of their material will fool any ratings software. And in order to promote his point about strict ratings system Carr uses emotional arguments rather than principle-based arguments. He refers to those like the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) - who resist any form of censorship on the Web - as having "anxieties...[that are] at best misplaced and at worst paranoid, reckless or self-serving." So, his principle arguments are one, outdated, and two, based on speculation about possible "ratings systems" - which are not bad, but have limited application to the real problem, which is parents who do not supervise their children with intelligent, firm strategies."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bogdanovic, Alexandra. "Warning to young teens: Stay out of MySpace." Fauquier Times Democrat/Citizen (2006), Retrieved May 4, 2006, from http://www.timescommunity.com.
• Carr, John. "It's Time to Tackle Cyberporn." New Statesman. 127.4373 (1998): 24-26.
• Robinson, Dan. "Experts See Growing Internet Pornography Threat." Voice of America, (2006). Retrieved May 4, 2006, from http://www.voanews.com.
• Wikipedia Online Encyclopedia. "Internet Censorship in Mainland China." Retrieved May 4, 2006, from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Firewall_of_China.

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