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 Terrorists are prevented from learning about dangerous technology
like the atom bomb.
 Children are prevented from learning things that could harm them

and others.
 It prevents the ill effects of globalization affecting societies.

 It shields the morals of society.
 It restrains vulgarity and obscenity.
 The surfeit of violence in movies and TV is restricted by it.

 It prevents violence by stopping the broadcast of events, which
might trigger it

 During an emergency like a terrorist attack, it helps in controlling
panic and rumors throughout the nation. This was observed in
India in 2008 when terrorists attacked The Taj Mahal Palace Hotel
in Mumbai.

Cons
 Censorship denies access to vital information.

 If sex-related topics are completely censored it becomes difficult to
teach children and teenagers about the dangers of Sexually
Transmitted Diseases and HIV/AIDS.

 Dictators use censorship to promote a flattering image of
themselves and for removing any information that goes against
them.

 Freedom of speech is compromised.
 Religious fundamentalists like the Taliban use them to coerce the
population.

 It encroaches upon the freedom of the press.

 It prevents the free flow of ideas.
 It may intrude on the privacy of a person.
 Withholding of information only leads to ignorance in the society.

Censoring of information may lead to a wrong image perceived by
the public.
 It is generally associated with dictatorship.

 Censorship in books, plays and movies may compromise their
entertainment value.

 Censorship has been misused in the past. It is a force against
globalization.
 It works against creativity.