Friday, November 11, 2011

Baning Sex Offenders from Social Networking Sites

Response-(argument summary and evidence)--  This article focuses on the negative affects of banning registered sex offender from social networking sites. According to this article the issue with online predators is exaggerated and there are few cases where the child is harmed. Banning these will  make it harder for registered sex offenders to get a job because they are unable to use these sites. These people should still be allowed  to work even though they have commited such a horrible crime. It is also unfare to these people because not everyone that is a registered sex offender is a child molester. Some of these people have been caught with prostitutes, have been caught urinating in public, or have been caught streaking. So, this law would be unaffective and negative if it were implemented.

Website Validation- The website seems to be valid; there is an author listed and the site is associated with cnet news. The information given seems to be biased. The author is writing this article in support of his opinion of this issue.

I believe that sex offenders should be banned from social networking sites. If one child can be saved it is worth it. A childs safety is the most important thing. If we keep these people off these sites there is a lesser chance of a child being harmed however, it will not eliminate the problem.  These people can find other ways to find jobs and  I do not think that they deserve our pity.

Referances-
Magid, L. (2009). Social-networking ban for sex offenders:bad call?. Cnet news, Retrieved from http://news.cnet.com/8301-19518_3-10309421-238.html
(2010). Knowing what's what and whats not the 5 w's and 1 h of cyberspace. Media awarness network, Retrieved from http://www.media-awareness.ca/english/resources/special_initiatives/wa_resources/wa_shared/tipsheets/5Ws_of_cyberspace.cfm
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3 comments:

  1. JenniferNovember 13, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    This article seemed to be mostly based on Magid's opinion and facts did not seem very clear.

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  2. AshleyNovember 14, 2011 at 4:16 AM

    I don't think someone should be completely banned. If you saw some people have to register as a sex offender for peeing in public. Should those people be banned as well?

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  3. MindyNovember 14, 2011 at 5:15 AM

    I think that people should be banned if they are registered as sex offenders. I feel that our kids would be safer.

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