The debate over the pros and cons of censorship in our society have been ongoing. There are arguments on both sides that have caused the line between censorship and free speech to become blurred. The chapter of text titled 'Censorship: From Moral Issues that Divide Us and Applied Ethics' can be interpreted in two different ways, as being pro-censorship as well as against censorship. Throughout the chapter of the text, many examples of evidence were shown to support both free expression and how censorship can be beneficial in our society. The book also outlines the legal limitations of free speech in today's government and guidelines to determine whether or not something should be censored. .
One way the text can be interpreted is supporting censorship in society. Some can see the benefits of certain types of restrictions. One of the main reasons that people support censorship is because they believe that censorship is necessary to protect children, who are seen as the young minds of society. An example of how the text is an advocate for censorship is the mention of Plato, who believed in censorship of ideas imposed on the youth (otherwise known as brainwashing). Another argument in the text that justifies censorship is that children will become morally corrupted if what they can see and view is not controlled. For example, with the increasing accessibility of items on the internet, many parents are worried about what their children will be able to see. In this situation, many parents feel that it is their right to decide what is right for their children to see until they are old enough to decide on their own. Censorship in regards to children is also still prevalent in books, such as in school libraries for instance.
Aside from protecting children, the text also addresses censorship as necessary in cases to protect national security. Additionally, the author outlines specific examples that he believes censorship has to be used.
This only supports why censorship is not necessary because of one word: freedom. The documentary "Pros and Cons of Censorship points out, "Censorship denies access to vital information. ... "What is Censorship?... This statement illustrates that censorship is based off of the "motive". ... " Censorship is a pushed issue in the music industry because of morality. ...
Censorship: Helpful or Hindering? Some feel censorship is a violation of their rights. Others say censorship is a must in the violent, abusive world we call "society." ... The fact of the matter is that there are many pros and cons in the music and entertainment industry about censorship. ... Those are just a few minor points about censorship on television, but many of the same points can be made about the censorship in music. ...
Censorship and the Internet The internet is the largest source of information available. ... In this essay I will introduce internet censorship. I will then list the pros and cons of censoring the internet and the groups behind those views. ... Let us first explore the pros of censoring the internet. ... On their website the group discusses a few major controversies of the digital-age, and one of their main focuses is censorship. ...
We have been able to express our ideas, good or bad, without censorship until the government change its view. ... There have always been pros and cons in the way that government is governing the country. ... Censorship of the internet is not a new thing, it has been a problem over for many years. ... Another problem some assert that censorship it is very important to preserve national security in case of countries war. ... Many Americans do not know anything about the rest of the world because they are limited by censorship. ...
Some problems illustrated over this matter comes in form of censorship. ... Some main arguments that pro-censorship protesters use when discussing this topic are that people commit hate crimes because of the violence depicted in movies. ... In other movies such as Die Hard, Con Air, and Air Force One, only the criminals, police, and military use firearms (Guns in Movies). ... The First Amendment states "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 pea...
This paper raises a number of pros and cons. But mainly, this paper deals with the cons of regulating the media. During research, the most pressing point found was the issue of censorship. Censorship is the keystone of the public's apparent outcry against the electronic media. To better understand censorship, the term must be defined. ...
In this essay we will discuss the pros and cons of this act, what affect music has on the subject, and show the affects that it has on our country and ourselves. ... I also believe in censorship, meaning in adult films and adult themes so they do not follow down the children. ... Lenny Kravitz stands with one of the classic "Censorship is Unamerican" posters created by Rock the Vote in 1992. ...
There is probably no greater influence on social issues and society itself than the television. It has become arguably the greatest invention of the past century. With it, we have witnessed countless historical events: Inaugurations of presidents; man's first steps on the moon; the assignation of Jo...
We, as parents, do not want to talk to them about these problems, because that would require too much responsibility on our parts, so instead we must erase from existence anything that could conceivably inform our kids on the pros and cons of such issues."" ... They want to have their opinions about the censorship of Rock Music known, especially to those crazy people who came up with the notion that true Rock Music, regardless of the race, age, gender, or class of he/she who plays it, is and idea, a message, and an art form, one that represents an individuals opinion of the human condition, an...