Supporters claim that internet censorship could filter out viruses that would target big businesses and access all of their information, which would eventually hurt the economy. However, it is highly unlikely that big businesses would not have the funds to attain proper security software and hire competent staff to prevent this from happening. Smaller businesses may not be able to do so, but they would likely not have a profound effect on the economy if they were to go out of business, and certainly not as much of an effect as large corporations. Supporters also argue that internet censorship could prevent file sharing by blocking file sharing sites, which would benefit musicians and film companies who suffer losses from people illegally downloading their content for free. While it is possible that this could mostly prevent this from occurring, it is likely that some people would find a way around this. Whether it worked or not, the high economic costs would not outweigh the benefits provided to businesses, musicians, and
Supporters claim that internet censorship could filter out viruses that would target big businesses and access all of their information, which would eventually hurt the economy. However, it is highly unlikely that big businesses would not have the funds to attain proper security software and hire competent staff to prevent this from happening. Smaller businesses may not be able to do so, but they would likely not have a profound effect on the economy if they were to go out of business, and certainly not as much of an effect as large corporations. Supporters also argue that internet censorship could prevent file sharing by blocking file sharing sites, which would benefit musicians and film companies who suffer losses from people illegally downloading their content for free. While it is possible that this could mostly prevent this from occurring, it is likely that some people would find a way around this. Whether it worked or not, the high economic costs would not outweigh the benefits provided to businesses, musicians, and