Information on the InternetOver the past decade, our society has relied solely on the ability to move large amounts of information over great distances, in a very short time and at very low costs. The evolution of the computer age and our growing need for lightning-fast communications has led to the development of a global network of interconnected computers, commonly known as the Internet or World Wide Web. The Internet has influenced almost everyone's lives in one way or another, whether directly or indirectly. Our children are exposed to the Internet at school, and we are exposed to the Internet just by watching our television. The Internet has today become the main key to the future of communication in our society. For this reason, the government believes that it has the right to regulate and control the content of information distributed via the World Wide Web, contrary to the opinion of most Internet users, myself included. Free Speech on the Internet Right now, this network is the epitome of First Amendment freedom of speech. It's a place where people can express what they think without being chastised for what they say or how they choose to say it. The key to the success of the Internet is the protection of free speech, not only in the United States, but also in other countries where free speech is not protected by a constitution. Because there are no laws regulating Internet material, people may find some of its content offensive, ranging from pornography to hate group forums to countless...... middle of paper. .. highway. " Time November 21. 1994: 102-105. Laberis, Bill. "The Price of Freedom." ComputerWorld (1998). Dialog MagazineDatabase, 036777. N. pag. April 34, 1994 *http://www.computerworld.com *. "The Secret Sharers: ClipperChips and Cypherpunks." The Nation October 10, 1994: 376-379. "The Encryption Wars: Is Privacy Good or Bad?" World (1997). Dialog Magazine Database, 028048. Miller, Michael "Cybersex Shock." PC Magazine October 10, 1995: 75-76. 36. Zimmerman, Phil. (1995). “Pretty Good Privacy” v2.62, [Online]. Available on FTP: net-dist.mit.edu. Directory: pub/pgp/dist File: Pgp262dc.zip.