Internet Censorship

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Internet Censorship
Freedom of speech and expression is a fundamental human right in most countries and is essential in any democratic society. It allows individuals to express themselves and give their opinion on issues affecting them.
The discovery of the internet brought about use of social sites, blogs, forums and chat rooms for communication. This has seen more people exercise their right to freedom of speech and expression. It has been used as a campaign tool for various worthy and some unpopular causes due to the ease to access people from all over the world. It has also been a major leap in promoting development and interaction between people.
The freedom to post personal thoughts or information and the liberty to access the posted information on the internet has seen improvement in the research fields. Institutions can post their curriculum information on their websites and students from different geographical locations can access it in real time. Sites that also advocate for the rights of minority groups, or that speak out on social injustice should also have the freedom to do so.
Personal forums, blogs, news sites should be allowed to post their content online freely. The public is entitled to be updated on events occurring worldwide and therefore sites that provide such information should be allowed to. Blo...