The Debate Over Internet Censorship Essay -- Television Media TV Censo

The Debate Over Internet CensorshipMany people believe the Internet has become the worlds Emancipation Proclamation. They believe that this newfound cyber-freedom will free countless generations of people. These people will be of every race, creed and color, whose lives, up until now, have been restrained by the paradigm of governments. Whether it is the United States Government, or the government of a foreign nation, the Internet will be our new Underground Railroad of cyberspace. Recently, the World Wide Web has come under onset from various forms of censorship. capital of Singapore has been a giant of aggressiveness in move to censorship and technology. But even with Singapores relentless efforts for control of the World Wide Web, the public still seeks to stay informed on every issue that concerns mankind. As a new technology the Internet defies censorship because of characteristics such(prenominal) as information explosion, de-massification, convergence, computer cult ure, and globalization (Kolko 424). But is this newfound freedom mans salvation, or the Plagues of Egypt? Almost anything is eachowed on the Internet as great as it does not violate the laws of the country in which the originator resides. But even if the law of the land is broken, it is nearly impossible to enforce criminal laws come to the fore of that countrys borders (Kolko 426). As we move from our own little world of existence to a limitless arena of information in cyber space, at what be does this newfound freedom come? All countries, like most everything else, have evolved to their ideas, beliefs and laws, primarily based on uncontrollable circumstances. Massive mistakes, holocausts of Biblical proportions, financi... ...ce and above all warranty(10 years or 100,000 miles5 years or 60,000 miles, bumper to bumper). Now that is competition In conclusion, it is my belief that there is a bright future for Singapore and every other country that al lows the freedom of choice for their people. After all it is the people that make a nation, not the governing-few. The governing-few wee-wee for us, we do not work for them. And in reality, that is not only true for countries, but states, cities, companies, and industries. It is my hope that Singapore will continue to prosper (at least until my warranty runs out), and that all of us green goddess learn to agree to disagree about censorship on the Internet. We may not like what we see or hear, but we should hold in highest regard the rights of everyone to be allowed the privilege to decide for their self.