Why Censorship Is Important

Censorship is important to our society in order to protect the young and vulnerable. Censorship can cover many different topics and situations that people are involved in. Some situations can be uncomfortable to many people and make them feel out of place like the use of explicit language. Whether on television or at work this can make people feel uncomfortable. Violence on television, movies or even on the local news is why censorship is necessary. Not everyone needs or wants to see violence or foul language throughout their day. We need to make sure the public’s privacy and security are protected from individuals and groups that are out to cause harm.
Censorship in the United States is important. It helps to prevent excessive violence on television, movies and video games that can potentially pollute the minds of individuals and young children. Having too much violence on television shows can pollute the minds of young children at an early age. Young children are followers not leaders. It’s up to adults to show them right from wrong.
Although freedom of speech does allow for use of offensive words and phrases in political messages and advertisement of products and services with restrictions. It also does not include the right to incite actions that would cause harm to others or make or and distribute obscene material that may also become harmful to certain groups. As much as people will claim that censorship is going against free speech, censorship was created to help protect our children and many of our citizens from obscene words or graphic images they may not be able to avoid without it. Censorship is everywhere in our lives and gives us the power to choose what is appropriate to view or listen too. The creation of the rating systems has also made it easier with our choices such as the Motion Picture Association of America's (MPAA), Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) and along with the