Discuss the free speech concerns that have arisen because of the rapid rise of the Internet and related technologies.
What will be an ideal response?
The rise of the Internet has overwhelmed American guarantees of free speech because the volume and content of speech on the Internet is growing faster than society's ability to digest its impact. It is a political conundrum in which Americans try to balance free speech rights with the ability of the government to protect those whose persons or reputations have been threatened by someone's speech. Americans have always tolerated language and believe that fringe groups can flourish in a democracy without risking tears in the fabric of society, but the use of worldwide communications technology as a tool for terrorists has begun to put doubt on these notions.
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Describe the purpose of total control as relates to the image of the state
A) To reveal the state as genuine and open entity B) To excuse the state's invasive and/or violent political measures C) To convey to the citizens a perception of only everyday order D) To convey to visitors a perception of nearly perfect order