Reno V American Civil Liberties Union
Number of pages:
6
ABSTRACT:
6 pages in length. The ruling in Reno v American Civil Liberties Union served to set a precedent pertaining to Internet censorship, free speech and sexually-related material whereby the ever-growing impact of children's cyberspace accessibility was not deemed a justifiable reason for stripping adults of their constitutional rights. The razor thin line between where government intervention is appropriate and where it is unacceptable was brought into greater focus with this particular case, inasmuch as Internet presence has invaded virtually every aspect of contemporary life. To question the legal permissibility of adult content merely because minors are able to access this same material is to run rough-shod over the fundamental First Amendment rights of every adult. Instead, the ruling inferred, alternate means must be used to dissuade minors from participating in what many deem to be inappropriate behavior, not the least of which begins with parental guidance - not government intervention. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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