Should the government crack down on pornography on the internet?

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The availability of pornographic material on the internet has led some people to call for government regulation of the information superhighway. Proponents of regulation beleive that the nature of the internet makes parental oversight impossible and seek to create fines for the dispersal of harassing material that would not be protected by the First Amendment in any other form. Opponents of regulations point out that free speech involves any communication between two consenting parties, regardless of who else decides to listen in.

Analysis, Freedom of speech, Political aspects, Pornography

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Should the federal government set privacy standards for the Internet?

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Some technology specialists along with the Center for Democracy and Technology believe self-regulation regarding privacy on the Internet should be augmented by a national privacy policy legislated by Congress. Other specialist contend it is impossible to enforce and respond to consumer privacy issues on the Internet given the nibble, diverse and sophisticated nature of the medium and the technology employed by computer users.

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Internet Privacy: Is more government regulation needed?

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Privacy on the Internet is almost almost non-existent. Information is continually being collected and sold. While critics argue the federal government should establish privacy standards, other content that it is not necessary to resort to government interference. Encryption software does help secure on-line communications, however law enforcement officials fear it will enable criminals to hid their activities.

Information services

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