Adding Reply Archived Topic: It will not be bumped to the top of the forum. Topic Censorship in America Membername   Not a member? Sign Up Free (takes 20 seconds) Password   Forgotten your password? Post Font: Verdana Arial Black Georgia Comic Sans Impact   Size: Tiny Normal Big Huge   Color: Default Dark Red Red Orange Brown Green Olive Cyan Blue Dark Blue Indigo Black [ Check Spelling ] [ Post Preview ] [ LiveTags ] FAQ Keyword Search: Post Options Favorites Manager Notify me of new replies to this topic by email Notify me of new replies to this topic by private message Original Post circuspeanuts Posted at 8:34 am on July 22, 2008 ok so here's the deal. I've got a debate topic on censorship comin up that I have to be prepared for. I have lots of information, but I'm looking for more usable information instead of little tidbits (which is lots of what I have). I'm on the negative side, thus I'm against censorship. If anyone has any information that would be great! Thanks, CP

Replies gprime Posted at 6:38 pm on July 22, 2008 Censorship involves the First Amendment only if we are speaking of GOVERNMENT censorship. In that case, the Constitution theoretically protects the right to free expression, realizing that the success of a democratically-oriented republic hinges upon it. So the case against censorship is that inhibiting free expression hinders the free exchange of ideas, and thus impedes the growth of our civilization. Creativity is the driving force behind commerce, which is what supports society. Limiting it thus harms the market, and in turn weakens us. Cunning Stunt Posted at 9:09 am on July 22, 2008 Censorship tramples all over the first amendment. The ACLU fights against the FCC (as well as other government entities) to defend the Constitutional rights of Americans. www.aclu.org is probably a good place to look. circuspeanuts Posted at 8:46 am on July 22, 2008 maybe I've misunderstood something...Can you explain to me how the first amendment comes into play with censorship? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. I understand the freedom of speech bit and how that might come into play...but not quite the rest. Thanks for explaining :) Baron Samedi Posted at 8:36 am on July 22, 2008 First amendment. That is all. majingin Posted at 8:36 am on July 22, 2008 Censorship should not happen :D All 5 previous replies displayed.