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sematthe |
Question Formation 5
Oct 28 2008, 1:32 AM EDT
1. Do you think that the government should place more restrictions on issues like conspiracy and child pornography over the internet? Are there any other types of issues over the web that the government needs to control? (Sunstein, 158)2. What would be an example of a valid argument against government regulation of the internet, besides invasion of privacy? (Sunstein, 163) 3. Should "gossip" websites be regulated for slander? Or are they protected under the first amendment? (Sunstein, 167) Do you find this valuable?
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apammen |
1. RE: Question Formation 5
Oct 29 2008, 10:33 PM EDT
With regards to your first question, it seems both specific and open ended at the same time. Do you not think the government has done all it can to currently regulate conspiracy and child pornography? It seems as though you're suggesting that there could be stricter punishments for offenders. What could those be, and where would the line be drawn? Additionally, would it require more effort from the government to actively track down offenders? Conspiracy could technically be seen as freedom of speech potentially so where would the line really be drawn? What would the government look to further restrict regarding what can and cannot be said towards them or anything else that could be seen as a threat? As far as other issues go, I'm sure there are issues that the government would like to regulate, but where would the line be drawn once again? What can they control within their constitutional rights and without invading ours? Additionally, would more regulations eventually lead to a totalitarian type government where there is nothing but regulations by the government? The two parts could be individual questions on their own, though I can understand the connection made between them. It also doesn't have one single right and wrong answer as it is open to multiple opinions and ideas. Overall, it's a good question, but relatively broad with many contexts that should be brought in in order to fully answer it.
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eccole |
2. RE: Question Formation 5
Oct 29 2008, 10:40 PM EDT
Your first question raises a lot of interesting points, most notably that of free speech. With the Internet, free speech is a huge issue that encompasses all of the issues raised in your question. Where can the government draw the line on what is allowed to be said online? Should there be more regulation or should the government just keep their hands off? The issues of conspiracy and child pornography are both delicate and controversial issues, but they again boil down to the issue of free speech. Perhaps asking what constitutes harmful speech could help get to the root of what the problems are with free speech on the Internet? Is the Internet any different than public space where free speech is allowed? Since it runs over national borders, should certain things be allowed in the US and not in other countries? The issue of government control over the Internet is a slippery slope and your questions really start to get at the issues that most would agree SHOULD be regulated, even if under the free speech amendment, they are not.
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kmak1 |
3. RE: Question Formation 5
Oct 30 2008, 1:59 AM EDT
I don't even know if privacy is a big issue in government internet-regulation, since the government has the right to invade "selective" people's privacy through screening phone calls, purchase history, and related information, anyhow. Online activity is just easier to track, and if people are "sneaky" enough, they can avoid posting plenty of information they willingly provide for the government to follow.I guess another issue with government regulation of the internet would be potential misinformation through censorship. In an international studies class, I saw google-China search results compared to regular google search results, for controversial subjects such as the Tienanmen Square Massacre. While regular Google revealed bloody images and criticisms, Google.cn was a bit more "reserved" in its results (I don't know if results have changed over time, but check it out for yourself). Internet users in the U.S. don't want to see what the government thinks they should, they want to see everything out there. Do you find this valuable? |
