This week in Speak Up
An opinion piece in the Statesman Journal speaks up against the idea that Pornography is freedom of speech. Taking the stance that pornography is degrading and harmful, writer Robert Graves compels readers to assume that pornography is sexual exploitation, and the free distribution fuels negative self image and broken relationships.
“Traffic Control”, a documentary about the availbility of Internet porn, is announced for DVD release. This article from BusinessWire highlights quotes and information from the video. The CP80 Internet Channel Initiative is also featured as an option to regulate the Internet without infringing on free speech.
The US Courts scrapped the Child Online Protection Act on terms of violations of Free Speech. The ACLU argued that the act was too restrictive and infringed on these rights. Government lawyers pointed out that filters were ineffective and the problem was only perpetuated.
