Abstract
This paper examines the thesis that the government is playing a wild card in its attempt to censor the Internet. It discusses several laws and examines how public libraries who do not censor the Internet can suffer funding losses.

From the Paper
"In Antigone, Sophocles wrote, "There is nothing in the world so demoralizing as money." Today's society revolves around money. Without money, no person, organization, corporation, or entity can function. It is well known that in the hands of the government, when push comes to shove, money pushes, money shoves, and, more often than not, money prevails. In other words, if the government wants something done, money is the wild card. The issue of Internet censorship is no different. For years, the United States government has pushed to place censors on the Internet. After having censorship legislation stuck down by the Supreme Court, the government turned its attention to censorship of the Internet in public libraries and public schools. In recent months, the issue of censorship of the Internet in public libraries and public schools has reached a boiling point. When closely studied, it is obvious that the government has chosen to pursue censorship within libraries and public schools because all other censorship avenues have been blocked. Furthermore, it is also obvious that the government is playing their wild card in their attempt to censor, essentially backing libraries into a comer with legislation that denies public libraries and schools significant amounts of governmental funding if Internet censorship guidelines are not followed. Because the issue of Internet censorship centers on the First Amendment, it is important to understand exactly what the freedom of speech guarantees United States citizens. Since its inception, the First Amendment's guarantee of the freedom of speech has plagued all forms of."

Tags:act, censorship, child, Congress, court, internet, libraries, library, pornography, protection, states, Supreme

Abstract
The paper describes how the story "Censor Xue Finds Immortality in the Guise of a Fish" written by the pseudonymous "Lang Xian" and based upon an earlier story from the era of the Tang Dynasty, may be seen as part of a long tradition of stories in Chinese literature on the theme of suffering leading to enlightenment. However, the paper discusses how the comic aspects of this story may seem puzzling to some, as their sheer ridiculousness would seem to undermine the moral and philosophical lesson being promoted by the story.

Tags:chinese, literature, fiction

Abstract
This paper deals with laws in place on Internet censorship and why they are unjust. The author discusses why the American government should not attempt to censor the Internet with emphasis on children's' rights.

From the Paper
"The United States Constitution guarantees each American the right to free speech and a free press. Does the government then have the right to tell you that something isn't appropriate to be said or published? No. Through control, regulation and censorship, it seems as if the only free place to publish is on the Internet. However, the government now wants to pass legislation concerning Internet content. Government officials should not regulate what can or cannot be found on the Internet."

Tags:electronic, law

Abstract
This paper provides a discussion of censorship of literature for young adult high school students, including the recommendation that each school must develop its own clear, written policy that offers criteria for selection of works of literature for the high school curriculum.

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"Where censorship of literature is concerned, each school must develop its own clear written policy for the selection of materials in the English language arts program that includes criteria for selecting materials for inclusion in English literature programs. During high school, students mature, develop opinions and begin the transition into adulthood. As Donna E. Norton explains, literature written for young adults usually has more mature themes and characters who face complex issues that may be faced by contemporary young..."

Tags:development, learning, power, morality, intellectual freedom, community, socio-behavioral growth, academics

Abstract
This paper explores the issue of censorship by the U.S. government. The paper begins with a look at the first amendment and its significance for playwrights, directors and actors. Using specific plays that have aroused controversy, the writer shows what the opposition was and how the companies handled it. Finally the writer presents the debate on the responsibility of theaters, companies, sponsors and parents to know what they are viewing.

From the Paper
"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 peaceable to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. (Cornel Law School) This is the first amendment of the United States of America; the first passage in the Bill of Rights. "Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech" (Cornell Law School). That one little passage guarantees the right of any one to say what they think; to express themselves in any creative form. But in a world and country of so many different backgrounds, beliefs, morals, and thoughts what is decent and appropriate to one person is not to another, so how do we decide what can be said and shown on stage?"

Tags:america, angels, arts, censorship, common, endowment, jesse, kabul, kushner, national, nudity, oregon, shakespeare, southern, states, theater, university

Abstract
This paper discusses the topic of whether student newspapers should be censored. One argument is that student newspapers should be censored by the principal or other administrators. The Supreme Court held that this was true with a 5 to 3 ruling. The writer notes that in California, student newspapers are not censored because this would be a violation of the First Amendment. The writer argues that student newspapers should not be censored because many of the issues in these newspapers are faced by students on a daily basis and reading these about these issues helps students to understand students better.

From the Paper
"The high school principal of Hazelwood East High School refused to run two pages of a school's newspapers. He believed he had just cause to cancel the articles. According to the Supreme Court, they agreed that he had the right to censor the newspaper. School newspapers should not be censored because students should be able to express their own opinions, writing about controversial subjects help students to understand other students, and articles about controversial subjects teach students about reality."

Tags:newspaper, censorship, first, amendment

Abstract
This paper discusses the government's attempt to censor pornographic material on the internet which the writer feels would infringe on the freedom of expression. This paper also includes a brief but detailed history of the internet. This paper examines the various bills the U.S. government is trying to pass to prevent misuse of the Net. The writer of this paper also discusses the installation of censoring software as an alternative solution to government censorship.

From the Paper
"The Internet can also be compared to a church. In many ways the Internet is like a church: it has its council of elders, every member has an opinion about how things should work, and they can either take part or not. It's the choice of the user. The Internet has no president, chief operating officer, or Pope. The constituent networks may have presidents and CEO's, but that's a different issue; there is no single authority figure for the Internet as a whole."

Tags:pornography, censorship, freedom, of, expression, rights, government, law, minors, legislation

Abstract
The author of this paper presents the argument for censorship on the internet, with a definite lean towards the negative side of the argument. The writer believes that those who try to censor the internet have in fact aimed their weapons at the wrong enemy. The paper explains the difference between the internet and the world wide web, with the internet being an older larger infrastructure and the www simply being a small part of its functionality. The writer therefore concludes that in fact it is not the internet which needs censoring but the aspects which belong on the web.

From the Paper
"The sides are divided unequally in the continuing debate over "should we, or shouldn't we?" And the choice of these two authors to argue against was based not because of the weakness of their arguments, or the irrationality of their defenses, but simply because they proved to be the least offensive of the readings offered in the particular section of the textbook."

Tags:technology, hitech, world, wide, web, pornography, communication

Abstract
This paper explores the issue of Internet pornography and the attempt to censor it. Specifically, this paper looks at whether the media, television, newspapers, etc., have had any effect on censoring Internet pornography.

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"The Internet is basically a complex network of computers informally linked using tcp/ip, (transmission control protocol/internet protocol), networking technology for the purpose of transmitting and receiving information. The Internet network has undergone huge growth over the last 10 years. The number of linked computers in the United States has grown from less then 300 in 1981 to over 25 million today. (Jesdanun, 2002) World wide it is estimated by Global Reach, a marketing company specializing in Internet marketing that in 2004 the world wide number of people connected to the Internet will reach 994 million people."

Tags:data, transfer, transmit, receive, embedded, picture, technology, images, playboy, hustler, pornographic, websites

Abstract
This paper discusses pornography and presents views for and against its censorship. The paper argues that, while anti-pornography activists have valid concerns regarding pornography's exploitative nature, to censor pornography would be an assault on free speech and the freedom of expression. Therefore, any attempt to curtail pornography would be unconstitutional.

From the Paper
"Currently, material that is considered "obscene" and pornographic is illegal both on the federal level and in over 40 states in the United States. Though it is difficult to create an all-inclusive definition, the United States Supreme Court has drafted three general criteria to determine whether a work or material could be considered pornographic. First, the work must meet the "average person" test. This states that an average person, applying the prevailing community standards, must find that the work as a whole appeals solely to the prurient interests. Second, the work itself should depict sexual behavior in a way that is "patently offensive." Finally, the said work must lack any other serious aesthetic or scientific value (Wein)."

Tags:nudity, pictures, obscene