Questions to consider:
1) Does sexting represent a form of expression that is protected by the First Amendment?
Answer:
According to Lawbrain.com, sexting is the sending of suggestive
material, such as photos or sexual jokes, through text messages. And a
charge of child pornography can include the production, distribution and
possession of photos of minors engaging in sexually explicit conduct.
It is not, of course, protected by the First Amendment.
In a study commissioned by the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and
Unplanned Pregnancy and CosmoGirl.com, sexting really is prevalent among
teens and young adults. It showed that "20 percent of teens, 13 to 19
years of age, have either sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or
videos of themselves, and of their older counterpart, 20 to 26 years of
age, 33 percent have sent or posted nude or semi-nude pictures or videos
of themselves."
2) What can be done to protect people from the dangers of sexting while still safeguarding our First Amendment rights?
Answer:
The House Judiciary Committee voted 5 -3 on April 8, on the bill
regarding minors using cell phones and other electronic devices to send
and/or receive pictures that include nudity. Although under current
Arizona law, a teen can be arrested for felony sexual exploitation of a
minor, Arizona Attorney General and some prosecutors don’t think the
punishment is what it should be. Senate Bill 1266 proposes that
juveniles would be charged with a misdemeanor. According to azcentral.com, “some committee members say the new law is still too harsh and could be applied unevenly across the state.”
Arizona State legislature wants to crack down on teens’ inappropriate sharing of sexually explicit photos. In other words, they are working to put a ban on what is commonly known as "sexting".
link:http://mpjournalism.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/new-legislation-passed-for-sexting-by-linnea-bennett/
Arizona State legislature wants to crack down on teens’ inappropriate sharing of sexually explicit photos. In other words, they are working to put a ban on what is commonly known as "sexting".
link:http://mpjournalism.wordpress.com/2010/04/16/new-legislation-passed-for-sexting-by-linnea-bennett/
Discussion questions:
1.) Visit the EEF Web site at www.eff.org and develop a list of its current “hot” issues. Research one EFF issue that interests you, and write a brief paper summarizing EFF’s position. Discuss whether you support this position and why.
Answer:
When our freedoms in the networked world come under attack, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the first line of defense. EFF broke new ground when it was founded in 1990—well before the Internet was on most people's radar—and continues to confront cutting-edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today. From the beginning, EFF has championed the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights. Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general public. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the US government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 140,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public.
Answer:
When our freedoms in the networked world come under attack, the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is the first line of defense. EFF broke new ground when it was founded in 1990—well before the Internet was on most people's radar—and continues to confront cutting-edge issues defending free speech, privacy, innovation, and consumer rights today. From the beginning, EFF has championed the public interest in every critical battle affecting digital rights. Blending the expertise of lawyers, policy analysts, activists, and technologists, EFF achieves significant victories on behalf of consumers and the general public. EFF fights for freedom primarily in the courts, bringing and defending lawsuits even when that means taking on the US government or large corporations. By mobilizing more than 140,000 concerned citizens through our Action Center, EFF beats back bad legislation. In addition to advising policymakers, EFF educates the press and public.
2.) What reasons might a firm give for joining and supporting EFF?
Answer:
I've
been supporting it in a minor way for many years, joining early on and
making small contributions of news services and money. It's been doing
very good work, and you should examine the resume of that work on the
EFF web site. It's my firm belief that there is no greater catalyst for
the success of a society than liberty. History tells that story again
and again around the world. As new aspects of society -- and whole new
societies -- are built online, the EFF's mission is to protect that
liberty. The payoff, if it succeeds, is tremendous, a huge increase in
economic prosperity and an incalculable dividend of personal freedom
link: http://www.templetons.com/brad/eff.html/
link: http://www.templetons.com/brad/eff.html/
3) The vice president of public affairs for your midsized telecommunications equipment company has suggested that the firm donate $10,000 in equipment and services to EFF and become a corporate sponsor. The CFO has asked if you, the CIO, support this action. What would you say?
Answer:
I would supposedly for the best go for it, for the benefit of the company. . .
I would supposedly for the best go for it, for the benefit of the company. . .
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