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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.

From the Paper
"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

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This paper discusses the controversial subject of pornography as both an emotional subject and one that deals with morals, privacy, and the 1st Amendment. This paper discusses two extreme views about pornography. One stance takes the side for pornography, defending the naked body as art, or an expression of passion between two people, a venue of materials, which is meant for adults. The other case argues that pornography is sick, immoral, obscene, and to an extreme, some believe it should be illegal. By reading this paper, the author hopes to prove that not all pornography is obscene, and perhaps should be given a second chance.

From the Paper
"This fundamental argument is what will keep people in a disagreement on pornography forever. But what people need to understand is that everybody has the right to view what the want to view, whether is be obscene or not. Just as people have their rights to view it, people have their rights not to view and to not be forced to watch it. This is why playboy TV and the spice channel and shows such as red shoe diaries, are all on pay channels, which a person makes a choice to subscribe to. Just as Hustler, Cheri, Penthouse, and other adult publications are ordered by choice, and by law are mailed in black plastic bags, and in this manner everybody is protected under the first amendment. People who are pro censure have been protected, they are not forced to view it, and the choice to view or not to view is preserved. On the topic of age limits, there may be some common ground among censures and pornographers. They will agree that interior of specialty stores such as Le Sex Shoppe be blocked from view from outside, liquor stores choosing to carry adult magazines stock such materials in a blocked adults only section, and the sale of pornographic materials may be made only to adults ages 18 and over. But still many people will argue that the only solution to pornography is that it be banned all together."

Tags:emotional, morals, amendment, art, obscenity, controversy

Abstract
This paper relates that, while the censoring of articles appearing in a high school newspaper is, no doubt, intended to protect the readers from the gruesome details of reality, whether this protection actually works when these gruesome details are all over television, radio and the Internet, is debatable. The paper acknowledges that the censorship is aimed to reduce the negative impact the cruel reality might have on teenagers, by making them focus on the scholarly features presented in the high school newspaper, but then questions whether this objective is actually achieved. Specifically, the writer of the paper argues that, in fact, censoring articles in the high school newspaper does not protect students and, instead, narrows the minds of both readers and writers by enclosing them in a world free of crime.

From the Paper
"Nobody doubts the good intentions of high school principals who desire to read in the school newspaper about pleasant events and achievements of students. But when the world around abounds in criminality, the protection through censorship is rather unlikely to have the desired outcome. And even considering that there are teenagers who do not watch television, or which by some miraculous event are unaware of the cruelties going on in the world, reading more pleasant articles in the high school newspaper will serve them no good. For they will one day realize the multitude of negative aspects in the world and will be shocked at their sight. As a result of this line of thoughts, one could mention that by censoring the school newspaper, the high school fails to accomplish its mission of ensuring the transition from childhood to adulthood. "

Tags:newspaper, journalism

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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

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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.

From the Paper
"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

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This paper explains that the censoring of music videos is similar to tactics with movies and video games that failed. The paper points out the reasons for this failure are the same for music videos: Freedom of speech, the questionable validity of studies that warn about harmful affects of violence and sexual content on children and the responsibility of parents versus store owners in supervising youth's actions. The author believes that this indeed makes the United States a better country for everyone.

From the Paper
"Naturally, those who take the other point of view can point to their own studies, which say that music videos alter sexual views. However, where such studies fall short is that they cannot be conducted in a vacuum. Today's kids are assailed with sexual imagery -- in magazines, ads, movie trailers, and posters. At home, more than half of all television programs -- 56 percent -- contain some sexual material, according to a recent study by the Parents Television Council, a nonpartisan advocacy group. In the last decade, the frequency of sexual interactions more than tripled during primetime viewing hours."

Tags:freedom, speech, image, television, amendment

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This writer of this paper examines both sides of the controversial internet censorship debate and asks if instituting regulations that would censor certain websites and materials infringes on our basic human rights. Those who support internet censorship and those who oppose it both agree that adults must provide children with a safe and supportive environment in which to play and learn. This paper discusses the child protection and adult censorship debates which are often confused. This paper also details the various methods and strategies in blocking questionable websites on computers that are accessed by minors.

From the Paper
"This issue is an ongoing fierce debate both here in America and across the globe. Much of the debate is centered around practical concerns about any kind of solution. I therefor think it necessary that we examine our issue at hand both within ethical and practical concerns. If we come across too many practical problems, we may find that regulation may indeed need to be in the hands of the individuals. But as I intend to show, I think there are several viable options that clearly and effectively would regulate the current status of the Internet to which I am objecting."

Tags:child, youth, pornography, drugs, internet, communication, technology, advertising, software

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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

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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