Assignment

Use of the Internet for Terrorist Purposes

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (2012) reported on the use of the Internet for terrorist purposes. This is a significant international problem that calls for cooperation and coordination of laws and counter-terrorism efforts.

Please read the Background and Chapter 1 (pages 1 through 14) of the UN report and provide short answers to the following questions.25.00

a.) What are the major ways in which terrorists use the Internet?

b.) How can the Internet be used for counter-terrorism?

c.) The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states: "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances."

There is a fundamental tension between the right to freedom of speech and the use of the Internet to incite acts of violence. Should incitement to terrorism be regarded as free speech or should it be illegal? Justify your answer.