Essay Archive - Online Censorship
Online Censorship
Freedom of expression is part of the foundation upon which the very existence of a democratic society rests. Freedom of expression enables the community, when exercising its options, to be sufficiently informed. It can be said that a society that is not well-informed is not a society that is truly free. In the past it was assumed a country could control information content within its borders. Films, newspapers, even broadcasts were restricted by governmental limitations. However, all that has changed with the advent of the Internet. The Internet presents challenges and issues that were not there to such an extent....
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