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Censorship/Freedom of Speech
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| The issue of censorship vs. free speech has always been a
hotly contested topic. With the advent of the Web and the increasing use of
electronic media for the dissemination of information, new questions over first Amendment
rights are being raised. Thorny issues such as what to do about Web access to
pornographic materials by minors, gambling on the Internet and the posting of abusive
content on newsgroups must be faced. There are no easy answers to these
challenges. Here are some Web sites which deal with freedom, censorship and related
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Pro Free Speech |
Pro Internet Regulation |
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| The Center
for Democracy and Technology site promotes "the future of the First
Amendment and free expression in the Information age. The goal of the Electronic Frontier Foundation site is to protect rights and freedom in the electronic environment. |
Filtering Facts is "an online
source for information on making Internet access in libraries safe for children ad
communities. The Enough is Enough site aims to protect children and families from illegal pornography on the Internet.
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