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1 Okla. J.L. & Tech. 1 (2003-2004)

handle is hein.journals/okjolt1 and id is 1 raw text is: 1 OKLA. J. L. & TECH. 1 (2003) (formerly 2003 OKJOLT Rev. 1) www.okiolt.org Abstract Joe Zopolsky, an attorney in Dallas, Texas, has been published several times before in prestigious law reviews nationwide. He has studied in Mexico, Spain, and Argentina and served as the assistant managing editor of the International Trade Law Journal. Thus, Mr. Zopolsky has in depth knowledge of global issues concerning our world today. Mr. Zopolsky provides insight into the current status of censorship on the Internet, globally and domestically. Ultimately, Mr. Zopolsky calls for individual and familial responsibility and makes the argument against censoring the Internet on both the international and domestic levels. CENSORSHIP ON THE INTERNET: WHO SHOULD MAKE THE RULES? I. Introduction Millions of people use the Internet everyday. These people come from various socioeconomic, political, and racial backgrounds, as well as different nations. For example, at least forty-three million Mexicans use the Internet daily.' Even more Americans, including the United States Supreme Court Justices, also use the Internet.2 So prevalent is Internet use that terms such as web browser and chat room have appeared in recent editions of the United States Reports.3 What is not as widespread, however, is the understanding that this revolutionary technology has created numerous, novel challenges. Censorship serves as a primary example of a novel concern caused by the unique nature of the Internet.' The challenge of properly addressing this concern is compounded by the fact that this issue is international in scope.' The laws, rules, and regulatory schemes of some countries contradict those of other countries. Therefore, even if there exists an international, 1 Brendan M. Case, Beyond the Borders: Internet Cafes Give Mexican Youths Access to Information, DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dec. 1, 2002, at 1H. 2 Jeff Bleich & Kelly Klaus, Hurtling into Cyberspace As the Court Guides New Technology Through Old Law - Expect a Few Bumps, 45 FED. L. 38, 39 (1998). 3 See id. 4 Steven M. Hanley, International Internet Regulations: A Multinational Approach, 16 J. MARSHALL J. COMPUTER & INFO. L. 997, 999 (1998). 5 See id. -1-

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