1.)Does sexting represent a form of expression that is protected by the First Amendment?
No,the First Amendment protects Americans' right to freedom of religion and freedom of expression.Sexting is a type of defamation which is First Amendment forbids. First Amendment interpreted by the Supreme court as applying to entire federal government, even though it only expressed only to Congress. Although people have the right to express, they must also exercise their communications to avoid defamation.
2.)What can be done to protect people from the dangers of sexting while still safeguarding our First Amendment rights?
Although teens are less concerned with online reputation management than adults, that doesn’t mean they’re unaware of the electronic privacy implications of sexting. Teens are fairly well educated as to the dangers of exposing private information or photos digitally. They also understand the impact on their online reputations, at least among their peer groups. Data from the Crimes Against Children Research Center at the University of New Hampshire suggest that sharing personal information electronically does not on its own correlate with an increased risk of harm. According to a survey of American adolescents, three out of four think sharing personal information or photos online falls between “somewhat safe” and “somewhat unsafe,” similar to how they perceive the dangers of underage drinking. Sexting should be educate respectfully and adopt a healthy digital environment at home, and engage in appropriate monitoring.
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