Censorship

All forms of censorship identified in the articles are violations of human rights and

have no benefits.

The censorship discussed in the article is only employed when necessary and for

the benefit of the public.

the benefit of the public.

c. The article presents a complicated debate, in which censoring content is

neither clearly right or wrong.

It would be great to live in a world where information didn’t need to be censored, but that’s simply impossible.

“Censorship is an extremely controversial issue, and each country usually has its own reasons for passing these laws.” (Paragraph 2)

“Governments can censor anything.” (Paragraph 2)

“A government wants to protect its citizens” (Paragraph 3)

“Censorship does have some benefits.” (Paragraph 11)

The author discusses pros and cons to censorship

The author gives reasons why a government would restrict speech.

The author gives her opinion about government censorship

The author gives examples supporting why censorship is wrong

“However, there are a few core reasons why a government would want to restrict communication.” (Paragraph 2)

“Inspectors from the party monitored journalists, writers, and artists to ensure they said nothing negative about the party or the Soviet Union itself.” (Paragraph 7)

“Censorship does have some benefits.” (Paragraph 11)

“For example, while the United States cannot censor hate speech because it is protected as “free speech” under the First Amendment, it can censor threatening language that could provoke violence.” (Paragraph 3).

Their primary purpose is to protect the people they serve.

Their primary purpose is to maintain individual freedoms.

Their primary purpose is to guard against enemy nations.

Their primary purpose is to preserve the ruling organization.

The author explicitly states when a specific type of censorship is oppressive.

The author explicitly states when she thinks a specific type of censorship is

beneficial.

The author gives specific examples that show how a group or individual

was impacted by censorship.

The author lists types of censorship and gives her opinion about each type.