Obscenity law

“Censor” according to Webster's Dictionary means“ to examine in order to suppress or delete anything considered objectionable. Its central characteristic is the suppression of an idea or image because it offends or disturbs someone, or because they disagree with it.” Censoring textbooks and school literature isn't a correct way to prevent “inappropriate” content from falling into kids hands and it causes more harm to kids than it does good. Some of the books that were banned or censored…

Censorship is a practice of examining writings or movies and taking out things considered offensive or immoral. There are several different types of censorships out there, religious censorship, media censorship, art censorship, government censorship, and warfare censorship. Ethics can also affect someone’s view of writings and movies. Ethics are moral principles that govern a person's or group's behavior. Certain censorships need ethics and others don’t. Government censorship is an example of…

Did you know that “71% of teens hide online behavior from their parents”? (Porn Stats) This is the result of censorship of pornographic material. Pornographic material should not be censored because it is a major business like any other, it conflicts with one’s Constitutional rights, and because it is a hindrance to the secular development of children. Some people may argue that “censorship shelters children from ideas that may damage their moral development.” (Censorship 15) To that, others…

Within the past decade we have had lots of issues with people being offended. Now we are at the peak of that moment where we have to censor more things than ever because people find it offensive. That is not fair for the rest of us. There is an easy way of handling this than removing works of literature. You can chose to ignore it. That is the bottom right most easiest way to deal with things you don't like and here is why. When there is something someones doesn't like they want it to…

In America today, we see a lot of Television shows that blur or censor specific content, specifically nudity and foul language. In other countries and communities around the world censorship of the human body and language this would seem out of the norm. In Germany, television displays almost no censorship and nationally broadcasts frontal and back nudity without hesitation. Westernized thoughts and idealism of what is proper and acceptable behavior on broadcasted entertainment tends to be…

Throughout history, censorship has been a common way for certain political groups to avoid communication that may or may not coincide with the ideas and beliefs of the governing power. Words, both in written form and in speech can have an intense impact on people. To avoid allowing communication that does not fit their agenda, certain government organizations will censor letters to ensure that only communication that does not contradict the message they wish to convey to the public. The…

Parliament on contempt of court laws, which prohibits people from making public statements which attacks the reputation of our courts and judiciary. This was done not to prevent Singaporeans from being unable to criticize court decisions within reason, but instead to ensure that our judges continued to have the respect they deserved. If people lost their respect for the judiciary as a whole, this would mean also the loss of respect for our laws and undermine the rule of law in our country. This…

Parental Censorship Rights Parental Censorship Rights awards parents the ability to monitor their child’s exposure to today’s various types of media. The ability, from day one, to determine if the information will be appropriate for the age and maturity of their child. Parent’s initial right to teach, to inform, or decide for their child what they deem as age appropriate and responsible age of the child should not be scorned. There are crowds of people who would disagree with this right of the…

controversial topic, with many seeing Censorship as a vital role in protecting the people, and others seeing it as a threat to freedom of speech/expression. Censorship plays a perpetual role in the average person’s life. Examples of harsh Censorship laws can be seen through many mediums such as censorship of several sites via Internet in regions such as China, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, or journalists arrested for covering “offensive” stories. However, one of the most common forms of…

Research of “Censorship: Should Language be censored?” Censorship in America is an ongoing debate in today’s society. Many argue there is too much taking place, while others argue we don’t do enough to control it. In this essay we will examine censorship from four different perspectives. Has censorship gone too far, or have we let it go too far already, is the question? We as Americans love our freedom. When we are restricted, only then do we feel violated. But as a society do we not need…