Monday, April 5, 2010
"The Internet: A Clear and Present Danger?"
Cleaver shed some light about how utilizing the Internet itself is not violating civil liberties, however, mentioned how some illegal conduct can be done while using the Internet. Cleaver believes that the Internet, although is meant for mostly good and the prospect future of civilization, is also a present danger that has a snowball affect if the situation is not administered appropriately and regulated. Cleaver supports this essay by including how the Internet poses the biggest threat yet, to adolescents because of pornographic sites that are very accessible. Cleaver believes that Internet is a valuable resource only when it is "placed at the service of humanity and when it promotes our integral development for the benefit of all," I definitely agree with Cleaver on this. I also agree with the list that violates our civil liberties in the opening of her essay; it truly is a violation because the Internet is seen as a trusted network where all kinds of transactions are made. Cleaver's list in the beginning is an effective way of introducing the topic of her essay and grasping the reader's attention because it demonstrates weather the Internet really is regulated and a 'safe place' for people to conduct their businesses and/or whereabouts, and what age group really has access to the Internet.
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The internet will rule the world one day! Hahaha just kidding. No but serious, the internet is so useful for an infinite amount of possibilities. Computers and the internet can do just about anything. There is also a lot of wrong that can be found on the internet as well. I think a better form of regulating should be done to keep kids off the websites they shouldn't be on. And I know that there are those people that feel that regulting what they see is a violation of their rights, but it's for their better, which will ultimately cause for a better community.
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