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Civil liberties / James D. Torr, book editor.
p. cm. — (Current controversies)
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 0-7377-1465-4 (pbk. : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7377-1464-6 (lib. : alk. paper)
1. Civil rights—United States. 2. National security—United States. 3.
Terrorism—United States—Prevention. I. Torr, James D., 1974– . II. Series.
JC599.U5 C546 2003
323'.0973—dc21 2002027151

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1. Introduction
2. Chapter 1: Should Limits Be Placed on Freedom of Expression?
   1. Chapter 1 Preface
   2. Censorship of Violence in Popular Entertainment Is Justified
   3. Censorship of Pornography May Be Justified
   4. A Constitutional Amendment Against Flag Desecration Is Justified
   5. Restrictions Against Hate Speech Are Necessary
   6. Censorship of Violence in Popular Entertainment Is Not Justified
   7. Censorship of Sex-Related Speech Violates the First Amendment
   8. A Constitutional Amendment Against Flag Desecration Would Undermine the First Amendment
   9. Restrictions Against Hate Speech Violate the First Amendment
   10. Restrictions Against Offensive Speech Harm Society
   11. The Use of Military Tribunals to Try Suspected Terrorists Is Not Justified
3. Chapter 2: Does Separation of Church and State Threaten Religious Liberty?
   1. Chapter 2 Preface
   2. The Constitution’s Framers Did Not Intend Strict Separation of Church and State
   3. Prohibiting School Prayer Threatens Religious Liberty
   4. Faith-Based Social Services Organizations Should Be Eligible for Federal Funding
   5. The Constitution’s Framers Intended Strict Separation of Church and State
   6. School Prayer Threatens Religious Liberty
   7. Faith-Based Social Services Organizations Should Not Be Eligible for Federal Funding
4. Chapter 3: Is the Right to Privacy Threatened?
   1. Chapter 3 Preface
   2. Loss of Privacy Is a Serious Problem
   3. Stronger Privacy Protection Laws Are Necessary
   4. Individuals’ Ability to Communicate Anonymously Via the Internet Is Threatened
   5. Face-Recognition Technology Threatens Individual Privacy
   6. The Threat to Privacy Is Exaggerated
   7. Stronger Privacy Protection Laws Are Unnecessary
   8. Individuals Should Not Be Allowed to Communicate Anonymously Via the Internet
   9. Face-Recognition Technology Does Not Threaten Individual Privacy
5. Chapter 4: Does the Threat of Terrorism Justify Curtailment of Civil Liberties?
   1. Chapter 4 Preface
   2. Curtailment of Civil Liberties Is Justified in Times of Crisis
   3. The Use of Military Tribunals to Try Suspected Terrorists Is Justified
   4. The Use of Torture May Be Justified in Certain Circumstances
   5. Government Anti- Terrorism Measures Threaten to Severely Weaken Civil Liberties
   6. The Government Should Not Authorize the Use of Torture to Combat Terrorism
6. Organizations to Contact
7. Bibliography
8. Copyright

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