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You and the Internet
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Do students have freedom of speech on social networks like Facebook?

 Justin* was a 17-year-old senior at Hickory High School in Pennsylvania.  On his grandmother’s computer he created a parody of 

You and the Internet
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What if I make a comment on someone else’s site?

Joshua* went  to Kettering High School in Michigan.  He contributed to a website called “Satan’s web page” that was created by 

You and the Internet
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Can I get in trouble at school for what I write on my home computer?

The short answer is “it depends.” If your comments on the Internet amount to a threat to anyone or cause disruption 

You and the Internet
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Is the Internet Protected by the First Amendment?

In 1997, the United States Supreme Court stated that the Internet is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution 

You and Your Family
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Can my parents keep me from watching certain TV shows?

  There′s an ongoing debate about the effect of media violence on young people. Numerous studies indicate a strong relationship