Internet vs. Freedom of Speech
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A 40 page research paper on the Communications Decency Act, various laws of the European Union concerning censorship on the internet, and legal cases related to various issues. The writer details the law in the United States regarding Freedom of speech and the Internet, the Communications Decency Act and the recent court battles over its constitutionality, as well as international parallels to it. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
Filename: Internfs.wps

Pornography On The Internet
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A 6 page paper discussing the potential for harm to children through pornographic materials available on the Internet. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Netporn.wps

Censoring Pornography on the Internet
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A comprehensive 12 page discussion of Internet pornography, law, & society in which the author proposes (1) that morality on the Internet should be equal to morality in the 'real world' and therefore (2) on-line censorship should be limited only to reflecting off-line laws. If some pictured act of sex is legal in a certain society then according to this argument, it should be legal on the 'net as well. Laws, logical arguments, and recent U.S. Supreme Court examples are analytically presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Intporn.wps

European Information Policies
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A 17 page paper on the issue of communications in the European communities. A description of Europe's participation as well as many examples of possible initiatives is included. A discussion of the Green Paper on the Convergence of the separate sectors of communications is discussed. In addition there is some information offered as to some current technological decisions as they relate to the European communities such as issues surrounding other technological items that are prevalent in the United States. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Ecommun.wps

Internet Censorship
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This 6 page paper explores both sides of the Internet censorship issue. A number of social and political arugments are considered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Intcen.wps

Internet Censorship and Unfairness
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A relatively short, but detailed 7 page analysis of the unfairness of Internet censorship and the unconstitutionality of the Communications Decency Act. The writer argues quite persuasively against censorship on the 'net. Bibliography lists 8 sources to support arguments.
Filename: Intrntcn.wps

Internet Pornography / Trying to Censor the Impossible
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A 6 page analytical discussion of pornography and Internet censorship. The writer questions whether we can truly expect to effectively govern something as broad-based and with boundaries as undefined as the 'Net and cites various case examples to support all points made. It is posited that 'cyberspace' is a mere reflection of society and can not be politically suppressed with any success. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Intncen.wps

Obscenity
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A 5 page paper analyzing the conviction of Robert Thomas for interstate transmission of pornography and its implications for free speech, particularly with concern for the Internet. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Obscen.wps