Homework Help: US History

Posted by mysterychicken on Monday, October 4, 2010 at 4:27pm.

'Some Americans believe that government agencies should regulate the internet, setting guidelines for its contents and limiting access to databases containing personal information. Determine your opinion. List reasons why you support or oppose regulations of the internet.'

I think that regulations on the internet would be good for people, but the only reason that I can come up with in my list is: People can be sure that their private information on social networking websites etc. will be safe and not open for everyone to see.

Can I please get some more reasons? Thanks
-MC

US History - Ms. Sue, Monday, October 4, 2010 at 4:39pm
Although the Constitution guarantees freedom of speech, some things posted on the internet aren't much different than falsely yelling "Fire!" in a crowded theater.

Consider the most recent tragedy of a Rutgers student who committed suicide after someone posted a video showing him in an intimate relationship.

http://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/celebrity/Ellen-DeGeneres-Shaken-by-Gay-Students-Suicide-104147514.html

You should be able to find more ideas in some of these sites.

http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENUS308&q=government+internet&aq=3&aqi=g10&aql=&oq=government+int&gs_rfai=C2hBhbDqqTIffN4auMvDTrUwAAACqBAVP0AC2Pg
US History - mysterychicken, Monday, October 4, 2010 at 4:42pm
Thanks. I read a few articles about the Rutgers student earlier this week, also.

-MC
US History - Ms. Sue, Monday, October 4, 2010 at 4:43pm
You're welcome.

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