Censorship

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Censorship
In recent years, there has been a controversial issue over censorship should be enforced or not. The government takes radical steps in order to ban people from accessing music, books or films on the Internet. However, a myriad of people have felt themselves under the pressure. Thus, the government gets a huge reaction from society. Some authorities advocate the issue. Yet, it is obvious that, noone could derive benefit from restrictions.

To begin with, it can easily be asserted that censorship is an undemocratic implementation, which people are influenced negatively. Adult persons are able to make their own decisions. Thus, they should not obligated to do something what they do not want. Just as the world has undergone tremendous changes beyond recognition, in our country a wealth of constructions also have changed. For instance, in our country, some familiar and international websites are forbidden to access because of unlogical reasons. Such as; Youtube, it is indicated that, the government have turned to conservative approaches. Eventually, conservativism brings about many unfavorable outcomes in the world as mentioned above.

When it comes to another point of view, so subjective issue is the censorship. It is essential to make clear that how to determine the censors. Censors which are selected in terms of subjective and controversial ethical, social values cannot entirely know what is good. There are various social and ethical values all around the world. Unfortunately, almost all governments treat their people as a slave. But, individuals who are in the grip of these undemocratic implementations are independent citizens. Should the governments or another forces try to censor a website because of whatever reason, it is impossible to tell about democratic conditions.

On the other hand, it is said that parents have to protect their children. In today’s world, technological and social developments have reached such an unprecedented level that people could not turn a blind eye. Children in question could easily access any information what they want. In this regard, parents who try to protect their children should teach their children about negative effects of the Internet, tv or magazines. Unless children are aware of bad effects of the them they would find a way to access damaging informations.

In conclusion, taking everything that has been mentioned above into consideration, censorship restricts people’s lives. It is an undemocratic and unlogical implementation. The government should make an effort to broaden their citizens mind. It is clear that this enables that individuals prevent themselves from dangers.

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In recent years, there has been a controversial discussion about whether censorship should be enforced or not. The government takes radical measures to ban people from accessing music, books or movies on the Internet. However, countless people have felt pressured. Therefore, the government receives a strong reaction from society. Some authorities are speaking out in favor of the issue. However, it is obvious that no one can get any benefit from the restrictions.

First of all, it can be easily stated that censorship is an undemocratic measure that negatively affects people. Adult people are capable of making their own decisions. Therefore, they should not be required to do something they do not want to do. Just as the world has changed beyond recognition, a variety of constructs have changed in our country. For example, in our country, access to some well-known and international websites is prohibited for illogical reasons. Youtube is an example of how the government has turned to conservative approaches. Ultimately, conservatism leads to many unfavorable outcomes in the world, as mentioned above.

When it comes to another point of view, the subjective issue is censorship. It is important to be clear about how to determine censors. Censors selected on the basis of subjective and controversial ethical and social values cannot know what is good. There are different social and ethical values all over the world. Unfortunately, almost all governments treat their citizens like slaves. However, the people who are in the clutches of these undemocratic practices are independent citizens. If the governments or other forces try to censor a website for any reason, one cannot speak of democratic conditions.

On the other hand, it is said that parents must protect their children. In today’s world, technological and social developments have reached such a high level that people cannot turn a blind eye. The children in question could easily access all the information they want. In this context, parents who want to protect their children should educate their children about the negative effects of the Internet, television or magazines. If children are not informed about the negative effects of the Internet, they will find a way to access harmful information.

In conclusion, taking into account all the above points, censorship restricts people’s lives. It is an undemocratic and illogical implementation. The government should strive to expand the awareness of its citizens. It is obvious that this will enable individuals to protect themselves from danger.