Censorship Argumentative Essay
Censorship is a controversial topic that has split people’s opinions, beliefs and arguments into halves. Since the 15th century, many forms of printing press have been subject to censorship and the same applies to movies, broadcasting, televisions and the internet in the 20th century. Censorship is mostly used to impose moral values on the society, as to censor material that are considered aggressive. Censorship is considered by some people as a form of prohibition and punishment, while others consider censorship as a tool to prevent corruption due to harmful, sensitive and inconvenient words or actions. This tool doesn’t only mean that one party blocking certain materials from the other, it may also result in editing some parts of the content.
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In a country with different sects and religious beliefs, any kind of freedom of expression that might insult others, may lead to destabilization as we have witnessed in Paris 2015. Charlie Hebdo, a political French magazine, has caused instability in Paris due to its publishing. It isn’t the first time the magazine insults a part, whether Islam, Catholicism, Judaism, etc. This magazine, which made jokes about Islamic Leaders and Prophet Mohammad, forced two men to attack the offices of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people and injuring 11. The protests occurred in many Islamic countries, embassies were attacked and other terrorist attacks were planned. Phrases such as #JeSuisCharlie or #JeSuisMohammad were spread all over the social media which created more frustrations among people. This tragic event that shocked the world, highlighted that the materials safeguarded by librarians hold powerful meanings to people and can move them to violence. Peter Hart, communications director of the National Coalition Against Censorship: “Remember what happened in Paris, we have to be extra careful to not do anything that could provoke that kind of vicious and despicable attack.” Peet, 2015 (p.12). What may be a joke for a party, can be an insult to another, especially religious. That’s why it is important to choose the right phrases and cartoons to publish to avoid
In a country with different sects and religious beliefs, any kind of freedom of expression that might insult others, may lead to destabilization as we have witnessed in Paris 2015. Charlie Hebdo, a political French magazine, has caused instability in Paris due to its publishing. It isn’t the first time the magazine insults a part, whether Islam, Catholicism, Judaism, etc. This magazine, which made jokes about Islamic Leaders and Prophet Mohammad, forced two men to attack the offices of Charlie Hebdo, killing 12 people and injuring 11. The protests occurred in many Islamic countries, embassies were attacked and other terrorist attacks were planned. Phrases such as #JeSuisCharlie or #JeSuisMohammad were spread all over the social media which created more frustrations among people. This tragic event that shocked the world, highlighted that the materials safeguarded by librarians hold powerful meanings to people and can move them to violence. Peter Hart, communications director of the National Coalition Against Censorship: “Remember what happened in Paris, we have to be extra careful to not do anything that could provoke that kind of vicious and despicable attack.” Peet, 2015 (p.12). What may be a joke for a party, can be an insult to another, especially religious. That’s why it is important to choose the right phrases and cartoons to publish to avoid