Saturday, 12 September 2015

Media and Freedom of Speech

Advertising
Should certain kinds of ads be banned in the interest of health/morality/annoyance – alcohol, cigarettes, prescription meds, etc.?
Art
A few years ago, an artist was criticized for depicting the Virgin Mary with elephant dung. When is art not really art?
Censorship
Should parents censor textbooks and other literature for children in schools?
Church arson
Hate crime?
Flag
Should children be required to say the Pledge of Allegiance in schools?
Journalism
Should newspaper reporters be required to reveal their sources?
Media
Does the media, both print and broadcast, report fairly? Does it ever cross the line between reporting the news and creating the news?
Paparazzi
What, if any, limitations should be applied to the paparazzi?
Pornography
Parental filters on the Internet. Does censorship actually increase curiosity and use of pornography?
Public figures
Does the public have a right to know about a public figure’s private life?
Racial bias in media
Does news coverage favor whites?

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