The internet has given us new challenges in deciding what level of freedom of information is good. I can immediately think of 3 very bad instances of the flow of data and information being bad.
1. Coordination of terrorist activities
2. Slander and Libel
3. Child pornography
There are more.
So what do you do? I have read slanderous blogs that should not have been allowed but how do you stop an anonymous blogger? It's much easier to prosecute slander and libel in the printed and broadcast media. In some cases, the U.S. is taking the approach of monitoring who accesses the sites and taking action against them when warranted. This is opposed to blocking the sites altogether. Many are screaming that our freedoms are being infringed by being monitored but I would rather have that than to have the government start blocking the access. Tough dilemna.
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