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Censorship exists as the primary threat to free speech in our country. It is the product of fear. Fear of controversial ideas, and of discussing controversial topics. However, the best way to resolve controversial issues is through speech, not censorship. Many times, censorships happens uselessly. Censoring classics like Fahrenheit 451, Catcher in the Rye, and the Canterbury Tales deprive students of timeless literature, and as students, we must stand to end censorship in our nation.




Censorship of war news undermines public trust
Although the Pentagon did allow a few reporters on aircraft carriers, it has been tight-lipped so far. The military is closely controlling what information the media get on the success of the bombing raids, choosing which few, selected photos to release.
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Music Censorship
Music has always had a great capacity to provoke the powers that be. But is musical censorship the threat it once was?
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Google In China
Google enters the Chinese market, practicing enlightened self-censorship
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