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Google’s Move

What is the proper stance on the issue regarding Google and their censorship infringements in China? The issue of censorship, in general, is almost always surrounded by debate and often frustration, but Google is now in the position to end the disagreements with a bold move.

The basic nature of censorship revolves around one person committing an action that another person deems inappropriate. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word “censorship” as “The act of a censor, especially in stopping the transmission or publication of matter considered objectionable.”  According to this definition, the person who objects to the content will also… Continue reading