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 restricitive means refers to the least invasive route that can be taken.  In the discussion of the chapter filters seem to be the most least restrictive means of Internet control without invading people's right to use the Internet for their own personal use (Baase 155).

             --Why is this term important?  How does it effect Freedom of Speech. Why or why not? 2-4 referenced sentences.

This term is important because everyone has the right to practice the First Amendment right to Free Speech.  This term means that the government has the right to intervene to protect children and others that can be harmed by offensive material on the Internet, by creating laws such as The Child Online Protection Act, but the government does not, or should not, have the power to regulate every one's Internet use and prosecute adults for looking at material that may be considered inappropriate (Baase 154).

             --Do you consider the Internet an appropriate tool for young children?  Why or why not? 2-4 referenced sentences.

I do not think that young children have any reason to go on the Internet.  Their homework, to the best of my knowledge, does not involve looking things up online, or typing a paper.  I believe that the Internet is a necessary tool for school and further learning but young children should be learning by interacting with each other and playing outside, not by using the Internet.