Question

hannah is writing an argument about free speech on the internet. read her claim
the danger is that protection will turn into censorship, eroding our constitutional right to freedom of speech.
what reasons can hannah use to support her claim? select two options.
□ the internet is one place people can speak their minds without fear.
□ internet service providers only provide internet access; they have nothing to do with content.
□ social media offer platforms where predators can stalk people and even gain control over them.
□ by refusing to monitor content, we are unleashing criminals such as hate groups and predators.
□ it is impossible to know whether the people we entrust with the job of judging online content will act in our best interests.

Explanation:

1. The first option supports the claim because it emphasizes the internet's role as a space for unfettered speech, which aligns with opposing censorship that would erode free speech rights.
2. The fifth option supports the claim because it highlights the risk of trusting content moderators, which directly ties to the danger of protection measures (moderation) turning into censorship that undermines free speech.
3. The other options either argue in favor of content restriction/monitoring or are irrelevant to the claim about protection turning into censorship.

Answer:

• The internet is one place people can speak their minds without fear.
• It is impossible to know whether the people we entrust with the job of judging online content will act in our best interests.