1. The balance between protecting privacy and the meetings of the needs of national security is not an easy task. I believe that a person's privacy is very important. I also believe that national security is also important. I think a fair balance would be to let a government invade a person's privacy only if that person raises a level of suspicion. This level of suspicion would have to meet a checklist of requirements. So in theory, if a person meets half of the requirements, it would be illegal for his privacy to be violated. In more general terms, a balance in this scenario would be meeting the needs of an individual's privacy and that of national security.
2.I was surprised that so many of those books were banned. I was actually glad that those books were not banned in my high school. I think certain books should be banned. It true that some of those contents are indeed inappropriate and the ban should be that of an age requirement. For example, only high school students should be allowed to read The Color Purple. The reason for this is that young readers will not be able to comprehend the advanced concepts in those books and misinterpret the book because of the use of profanities. Some books should definitely be banned. The Anarchist Cookbook, for example, only serves to harm others and there is no relevant need for books like that.
3.My overall information ethics have not really changed by completing this unit. I strongly believe in fairness. I believe in privacy and that of national security. I want to be able to be safe and free to have my own ideas.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Research Log Entry 1
1. The author and publisher can be accommodated by selling text books to the students. The teacher can be given a free or reduced price copy of the material. The library should be given a few free copies of the book. The students can be accommodated with being able to check out the free book at the library. The students could also be given the option to buy an online version of the book minus the costs of printing.
2. A fair arrangement can be reached by satisfying all the parties involved. The publisher and author should be compensated for their time and effort. The teacher should have access to the materials without it being a financial burden. Students should be given a reasonable rate and or alternative access to the book as the cost of convenience. The library should be given free books to let students and teachers borrow.
3. The challenges of creating a fair arrangement is satisfying all parties. An issue arises when one party believes they are not benefiting as much as the others. For example, a student may feel it is not fair if the publisher charges an outrageous price for a book. On the other hand, if books were very cheap, the publisher might lose money. Creating a fair arrangement is like a balancing act where it is difficult to find the appropriate level of fairness.
2. A fair arrangement can be reached by satisfying all the parties involved. The publisher and author should be compensated for their time and effort. The teacher should have access to the materials without it being a financial burden. Students should be given a reasonable rate and or alternative access to the book as the cost of convenience. The library should be given free books to let students and teachers borrow.
3. The challenges of creating a fair arrangement is satisfying all parties. An issue arises when one party believes they are not benefiting as much as the others. For example, a student may feel it is not fair if the publisher charges an outrageous price for a book. On the other hand, if books were very cheap, the publisher might lose money. Creating a fair arrangement is like a balancing act where it is difficult to find the appropriate level of fairness.
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