Hannah is writing an argument about free speech on the internet. Read her claim. Student Work The danger is that protection will turn into censorship, eroding our constitutional right to freedom of speech. What reasons can Hannah use to support her claim? Choose two correct answers.
Answer
A
It is impossible to know whether the people we entrust with the job of judging online content will act in our best interests.
B
The internet is one place people can speak their minds without fear.
C
Social media offer platforms where predators can stalk people and even gain control over them.
D
Internet service providers only provide internet access; they have nothing to do with content.
E
By refusing to monitor content, we are unleashing criminals such as hate groups and predators.
Explanation
A supports Hannah’s claim because people given power to judge online content might not act in users’ best interests, so their decisions could restrict speech unfairly. D supports it by showing that the internet is a place where people can express their views freely, which could be threatened by increased protection or monitoring. C and E focus on dangers online rather than the risk that protections will become censorship.
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