ovement argues that people have the right to express their views regardless of how offensive they may be. Conversely, many see a need for limits to be set on the amount of exposure some of these messages can gain. While the principle of free expression may be theoretically appealing, the accessibility of some of this material often poses moral dilemmas. Should a child have access to explicitly sexual or violent material? Should a hate group, like the Ku Klux Klan, be allowed to use the Internet to further their racist causes? Should a terrorist have access to directions on how to make a bomb? These are just a few of the many tough questions raised by the censorship issue. In addition to these rather flagrant abuses, there are many more subtle and complex issues such as salary exposure or the publication of health records.The Internet is a reality and consequently, debates about censorship will arise. When examining the issues it is important to recognize both sides of the argument, only then, will the individual be able to find a balance between the opposing views presented here. ...
