Essay On Why Censorship Is Wrong

Censorship is the act of blocking or cutting something out in order for a certain audience/viewer to feel comfortable or unaware of what is being blocked out. Censorship is wrong. It stops people from learning about what is going on around them and doesn’t prepare people for the real world. Many people think that it is wrong for children to hear swears or foul language, but if they never hear the word and are told not to say it, they won't be mature to the word and they will think it is funny. Whereas if they knew what the word meant and heard it before they would understand why they can't repeat it. In an article titled “Library Censorship Is Not Justified” it states how, ‘If a book cannot be read, it may as well not have been printed at all.’ In other words, if libraries and other establishments are going to limit what you can read or censor parts of the book, it is pointless, and would make no difference if it wasn't there. Censorship makes information go to waste. In 1982, The board of education held a meeting and stated, “Local school …show more content…
People have the right to free speech, therefore censorship blocks out what people are saying and arguably violating their rights. If something is offensive to you, just don't listen to it, because people have the right of speech and it is not fair to them to censor what they are saying. Conclusively, censorship doesn't benefit anyone in the long run, and it shouldn't be used in the media. It is a direct blockage of information, it stops people from learning and getting used to certain words, and it is overall unconstitutional. If you ever feel the need to censor something, you should take a moment and learn how to use the information to your benefit instead of blocking it