The internet today is used for almost anything you can think of: from a company’s use for advertising to the public’s use for catching up with friends. Not only are these applications prevelant in the United States, but they are also seen throughout the world. In fact, that’s one thing that is so great about the internet: it gives people the ability to share thoughts and feelings with others around the globe.
The idea of being able to put all of your ideas and beliefs out into the world via the internet is still a fairly recent development compared to being able to do so in print, but this trend continues to grow and shows no sign of slowing down. A variety of sites such as Tumblr, Formspring, and Flickr offer individuals so many different ways to express themselves and be heard by others. Unfortunately, because of how easy it is to say anything you want online, some people worry that others will be too open with their opinions. With the possibility of this freedom of speech causing problems, it has been debated as to whether or not the government should be able to regulate what people can post on a website. But wouldn’t regulation go against one of the most important Americas ideals?
Think about it. The right to freedom of speech is well stated in the First Amendment, but there is nothing clear regarding how it applies to the internet. Unfortunately, government officials may try to use that to their benefit, in order to keep people from saying or seeing things that they don’t want them to see. However, with the way the internet has been advancing, it seems as though the policy of “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” will be impossible to enforce. There are already so many websites and copious amounts of users, and the internet’s growth is exponential. Plus, people will always try to voice their opinion, whether they’re allowed to or not. And if they’re standing on a platform that can be reached anyone in the world, the government will have a hard time shutting them up.
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