Chapter 3: Questions from Dr. RSM

--In your own words define the phrase ‘least restrictive means’. Why or why not? 2-4 referenced sentences.
Least restrictive means is used within the courts to decide if the laws that the government puts into place that may interfere with our personal liberties. Least restrictive means is mostly used when it come to the First Amendment.

--Why is this term important? How does it effect Freedom of Speech. Why or why not? 2-4 referenced sentences.
Laws and regulations could easily take Freedom of Speech away. With least restrictive means the laws that the government can make are limited when it comes to the First Amendment. “The First Amendment covers spoken and written words, pictures, art and other forms of expression of ideas and opinions” (p.148). This amendment was created for offensive and controversial speech and ideas (p.147).
--Do you consider the Internet an appropriate tool for young children? Why or why not? 2-4 referenced sentences.

The Internet could be an appropriate tool for young children if the children use it properly. The Internet has many useful tools for the children to learn and be creative. When the Internet is misused it could cause the young children to see and view inappropriate age material. The Internet could not only be inappropriate for young children but also teens when it comes to social networking and cyberbullying. There are many things that parents can do to make precautions when it comes to their children using the Internet. Parents have a responsibility to supervise their children and to teach them how to deal with inappropriate material and threats (p.160). Parents can set up accounts for their children without e-mail or set up a specified list of addresses from which e-mail will be accepted (p.160).