Many countries including the UAE, censor their media from accessing certain kinds of materials by their citizens. Movies with sexual content, textbooks with political ideas and violent video games can be blocked. This essay will discuss pros and cons and some opinions about the censorship in the UAE.
There are many arguments against censorship. Some people feel that they should be free to decide what they watch or read. They think they are mature enough to know what is good and bad. Others feel that censorship is pointless today. Nowadays people can travel to other countries and discuss ideas or read materials unavailable in their own country. One of the biggest objections to government censorship is that much materials is blocked for no apparent reasons. Often useful materials for example in textbooks or medical sites are blocked.
However, there are many reasons why censorship is necessary. Society needs to be protected against violent and sexual materials. Few people would support the availability of sexual movies and magazines. There is very strong support in the society for limits on certain kind of materials for religious or cultural reasons. People expect their government to act to prevent the distribution or availability of forbidden materials or items. Censorship is important because it will prevent children from watching pornography. Children won’t be able to avoid seeing pornographic materials if they are in every bookshop.
In conclusion, people are divided on the issue of censorship. While some people have very strong reasons for objecting to the censorship, others believe that they alone have the right to decide what they read or see. Personally, I feel that all forms of censorship are important.
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