Constitution & Federal Involvemen : Week 5

Baase Ch 3

The following are some questions to think about while reading. It may help you participate in our discussion if you write out some notes or answers to these questions. I will only collect them in the case that not enough people participate in our discussion.

Here is a list of questions for the class to ponder over for free speech and the internet:

Do you believe the internet should be censored in the US?

What do you consider as offensive speech?

Would it change your opinion if…
Offensive speech is simply posted?
Offensive speech is directed towards you?

Whose responsibility is it to protect minors from inappropriate information on the internet?
Parent/ Guardian?
Libraries?
Cyber Cafes?
Government?

How would you feel if the government punished you for your blog entry?

If an anonymous person intentionally posts content online that is false and defamatory, should the company who is providing the anonymity reveal the offender’s name?

What are your reactions to the internet censorship in other countries?

How do you believe net neutrality will affect you?