Censoring the Internet
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A 5 page argument against censoring the Internet. The main focus of the paper deals with the issue of pornography on the Internet since this is the subject with the most attention and conflict. Pornography is a freedom of speech and while we do not want our children to watch, or see, it, this does not mean we should restrict others. Adults should be responsible for what the children have access to and as such this should be the primary method of censorship. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Nonet.wps

Constitutional Protection
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In June of 1990, Russell and Laura Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota found a cross burning in their yard. Two adolescents were charged; one plead guilty, the other was found guilty of a St. Paul 'hate speech' ordinance which specifically makes bias-motivated cross burning a crime. The case was eventually appealed all the way to the U.S. Supreme court. This 5 page paper describes the themes and findings, the controversial issues and different perspectives of that case as an example of the argument that the Constitution does not protect the average American from harm. The bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Protecon.wps

Beyond the Burning Cross
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In June of 1990, Russell and Laura Jones of St. Paul, Minnesota found a cross burning in their yard. Two adolescents were charged; one plead guilty, the other was found guilty of a St. Paul 'hate speech' ordinance which specifically makes bias-motivated cross burning a crime. The case was eventually appealed all the way to the U.S. Supreme court. This 6 page paper describes the themes and findings, the controversial issues and different perspectives of the case as presented by Edward J. Cleary in the book, Beyond the Burning Cross. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Burncros.wps

Should Hate be a Crime ?
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A 9 page argumentative essay pertaining to 'hate crimes' and whether or not enhanced criminal penalties should exist for those who commit them. Used as a constant reference is the relevant Supreme Court Case of R.A.V. vs. St. Paul and various tenets of the First Amendment. The writer concludes that free speech must be protected at virtually any cost in the U.S. even if it means that hate speech and 'hate crimes' will continue to cost lives.
Filename: Hatecrim.wps