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Ethical Issues - Censorship

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Censorship

Some governments limit what their citizens can see online. Is that ethical?

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Censorship

  • Many governments across the world limit what their citizens can access online.
  • Is this ethical or not?
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Cons of censorship

  • Some governments censor political websites which oppose their own government.
  • Some governments censor communications to other countries.
  • These are generally considered negative consequences of censorship because they limit people's freedom.
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Pros of censorship

  • Some countries use censorship to keep people safe online, or to block illegal content.
  • This is generally considered a positive consequence of censorship.

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