The Freedom that the Internet Allows

At present, the Internet is the ultimate demonstration of the first amendment: free speech. Here is a place where people can speak their mind without being punished for what they say or how they choose to say it. Freedom is the ability for one to express and exchange information and ideas without any delegating authority. The Internet owes its incredible worldwide success to its protection of free speech, not only in America, but also in countries where such freedoms are not guaranteed. For some, it is the only place where they can speak their mind without fear of political or religious persecution.
Everyone has heard of the Internet and how it is going to help set the world free. The Internet is the fastest growing form of communication and is becoming more and more commonplace in the average American home. Companies these days do big business over the Internet, and online shopping has grown tremendously in the last few years. For instance, the online auction site eBay sells millions of items every year online. Many companies are making even more plans to expand their business to the Internet. …