One of the most controversial parts of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution concerns freedom of expression. Some Americans, such as libertarians, believe there should be no censorship. At the other end of the spectrum are more conservative people, many religious, who believe there should be strict limits on what can be published. Most people would agree that it is a bad idea to publish or put on the Internet plans for homemade bombs, biological weapons, or other devices that can be used to kill or maim someone. But in the name of freedom of the press this information is available. Censors would like to make this practice illegal, because it could facilitate a crime. Others argue that criminals will always find a way to do what they want without having to go to the library. Those in favor of censorship would also like to keep acts of torture, murder and executions off TV, where children could see them. . Until now, television has been very responsible in censoring itself and not broadcasting too many scenes of this type. They usually tell the viewer in advance what they are about to show "may disturb some people". Many death penalty opponents argue that executions should be televised, hoping that when people see them they will want to outlaw the practice. Sometimes freedom of the press goes too far, as in those cases where suspects are tried and condemned by the media before they even go. to the trial. The case of Richard Jewell, the security guard suspected of the Atlanta bombing, is a good example. Even though the police found no evidence against him, some journalists even called him the bomber (he sued and won). In recent months, President Clinton has been on trial in... middle of paper...." February 7, 1998. (March 17, 1998).* LaMarche Gara. "Hate Speech Should Not Be Banned." Civil Liberties : Opposing Views.Ed. Charles P. Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1994. 90-95.* Otto, Jean. "Freedom of Expression Should Not Be Restricted." . Charles P. Cozic. San Diego: Greenhaven Press, 1994. 79-84.* Rupke, Roxanne. “Zealand Students Recommend T-Shirt Rules.” Holland Sentinel. 25 March 1998: A1, A5.* Showers , Robert H. "Pornography Should Be Prohibited." Civil Liberties: Opposing Views.Ed. Charles P. Diego: Greenhaven Press. 96-102. Pepsi gets him in trouble on Coke Day at Greenbrier High." Holland Sentinel. March 26, 1998: A1.
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