Internet Censorship

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do they stop censoring, and how do they decide what is obscene? "The equation is simple: Those who have power get to censor, and those who lack power get silenced. If you find yourself in a position to demand and
get censorship, you can be sure you are among those who have the power, and you are acting to oppress others." (Avedon Carol: BM FAC, Ph: (0181)552-4405)
Another reason against censorship is that the Internet is a responsibility. Although a large percentage of the material on the Internet may be harmful and inappropriate, adults should be able to decide what they are exposed to, and parents have the responsibility to regulate what their children are exposed to. Many parents argue that they cannot be with their children all of the time, and that often pornographic sites come up accidentally. There is a simple solution to this. A number of Internet software can be bought for a reasonable price to filter Internet sites. To name a few: Platform for Internet Content Selection ...

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