Should the Government Ban Porn on the Internet?
In this day and age it is very common to see images of sex to sell products. Although is it too easily available to adults, even worse children? The problem that we face is violating people's rights to view pornography. If a person is of age, and looking at legal pornography, as in not pictures of children, why should we take this right away? There is a difference between what is sane and of course consensual and what is not legal and plain disgusting.
Should the Government Ban Cyber-Porn on the Internet?
In my reply to if the government should ban porn on the Internet, my answer is no. If we begin taking this away we will be opening a can of worms that will never close. The reason I say this is because history has a way of repeating itself. For instance during prohibition, people still found a way to fill their need for alcohol. Sex is a part of our society, love it or leave it, sex and porn are here to stay.
I am of course not condoning anything that is related to children or animals or anything else that may be considered illegal. What I am trying to say is that the government already has enough on its plate let alone to worry about censoring or banning pornography. I think the real concern at hand is who really is monitoring the activities of Internet users.
It's not the government we should be worried about, its places like DoubleClick. DoubleClick is an online advertising agency that monitors people, their preferences and any information that they can get from that person. When a person is visiting a particular site or linked sites such as Lycos, or About .com, an adult server, it uses web bugs to track where you go and when. The truth is that it is primarily geared towards people using medical sites as well as pornography sites.
We are already under the magnifying glass so to speak, without our choice or even consent for that matter. The government has investigated this with the help of the FTC, (Federal Trade Commission) making it known that the company was in violation of consumer privacy laws. It is of course also in violation of the first amendment right because people will fear viewing these sensitive sites. It will be causing people to be fearful that if they log on to these sites to find out about how to spice up their love life, or check a health condition they will have their information taken without their consent.
This is enraging to think that we would have to fight for our rights to view what interests us, and of course what is within the limits of the law. The government is primarily interested in pursuing people who use the Internet to attract children to harm them, and of course pedophiles. The government is not looking to ban porn from the average man or woman who looks at it for their personal enjoyment. For those people who choose to look at it from the comfort of their homes, why punish them for looking at something that is perfectly legal?
References:
Boal, M. (2000, June 30) DoubleClick tracks content from Brills content. Retrieved June 14, 2004 from: http://www.politechbot.com/p-01250.html
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40 Comments
Post a CommentI Honestly think this is weakening society. Porn only destroys peoples minds, and it is the easy way out that is very temporary.An outlet because people dont and refuse to redirect those easy way outlets to something appropriate. I understand sexual feelings are normal but to make it veiwable to the public is another. You just wonder when you see a popup how many people veiwed that very same pop up, they have lots of gross different scenarios that normal people with normal minds should be thinking about in there heads. They need to get rid of porn seriously!! Its inappropriate for any person to have easy access to. It should be banned and gotten rid of. This ruins relationships i agree and people. It destroys people! I'm sure there are people out there with addictions that is ruining there life! Its alot more serious then some people want to make it. BAN IT!
i think porn should be illegal especially videos that are homemade or ones that are recorded of webcams without letting the person know i think it is sick how people are recording young children and degrading and invading womens privacy, enogh is enough we need some laws to protect us online just like in the world.
Porn between consenting adults is okay, but not when it involves children or animals. This needs to be stopped!!
nothing wrong with a bit of porn. The problem is regulation. I had a shock , when I searched online for 'adult porn' the first time and clicked on a site, all appeared fine but then scrolling down there were some clips that were defin not good with underage. As well there were some ads that came up which weer def underage. I reported the site. however, at first i didn't know what to do adn i supposse also felt a bit 'mind raped'. i don't condone pedo stuff and people who do should be locked away or worse. The issue is regulation and porn on the internet is impossible to regulate with uploading available etc, Liek i said, i do not have a problem with porn itself , but wiht consenting adults over 18, possible over 21 really if u want to think about individuals knowing more about what they are doing. consensual is also the issue. how do u know that the girl or guy on the film is consenting- do we , really? they could be drugged, raped, coerced, sold etc and accepte
Some may feel that porn is a form of Recreation.Its O.K. to watch people have intercourse.However it is a great danger. How it demoralizes people ,it can make you do something you would normally would not do. It can make you cheat on your spouse, break up your family have no respect for woman and sometimes can make you violent. Children who watch it want to try what they watch. And most of all it can weaken a nation from the moral fibers that make a country strong! Back in the 70s I was in the business and I got out when I saw the heart ships that porn can bring. I know that this country is has past all moral thinking and you cant force people to change . However we can personally stop porn
Porn can destroy a country it promotes violence breaks up families, degrades woman and in some cases promotes murder!Ted Bundy 1987 But I think we are to late in our once great country!
I think girls who take there clothes are sluts. If I did what they do i would be consder one. I think they need to ban all porn. Kids now a day are going online more and watching tv. Kis should not be around this mess.
I think girls who take there clothes are sluts. If I did what they do i would be consder one. I think they need to ban all porn. Kids now a day are going online more and watching tv. Kis should not be around this mess.
Psshh, kids watch porn anyway! Why not just make it officially legal? Not to mention, it's no ones business if a child wants to have consensual sex and make a porn film. I worry poor families may pressure them into it, though.
why cant it just be back in stores and off the internet?