Censorship - The debate
Censorship of pornographic material of all types is not a new phenomenon and has been debated nearly every time a new medium of distribution has emerged. The Internet has been no exception in this regard. Given that the issue has been around for a while, it is necessary to understand some of the general arguments made for and against the censorship of pornography before discussing the specific challenges brought about by the Internet.
The types of arguments dealt with in this section will focus on John Stuart Mill's harm principle. …
