"Social Media: Is Privacy Worth the Lives of Others?
As citizens of the United States, we have freedom of speech and freedom of press. These rights allow us to state our opinions in print without being censored by the government. This is frequently taken advantage of, but when does it become harmful and a threat to others? If people are using press, like social media, to bring harm to other people, then why doesn’t the government intervene? We have our right to privacy, but when it risks the lives of others the government can invade that, sometimes.
The United States Government should have the power to monitor students’ social media if there is a suspicion of harm being done. If a student is getting cyberbullied on social media and shows
As citizens of the United States, we have freedom of speech and freedom of press. These rights allow us to state our opinions in print without being censored by the government. This is frequently taken advantage of, but when does it become harmful and a threat to others? If people are using press, like social media, to bring harm to other people, then why doesn’t the government intervene? We have our right to privacy, but when it risks the lives of others the government can invade that, sometimes.
The United States Government should have the power to monitor students’ social media if there is a suspicion of harm being done. If a student is getting cyberbullied on social media and shows