PFD-Dec2010

Dec 2010 PFD Topic: Cyberbullying
//Resolved: Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense.//

Recommended Reading:
 * Bullying (Issues and Controversies)
 * Juvenile Justice (Issues and Controversies)
 * Social Networking Web Sites (Issues and Controversies)
 * Cyberbullying portal on eLibrary
 * Bullying (SIRS portal)

Pro: Cyberbullying should be a criminal offense Contention 1: Cyberbullying is deadly

Contention 2: Cyberbullying is not taken seriously

Contention 3: Cyberbullying is equivalent to assault

Con: Cyberbullying should NOT be a criminal offense Contention 1: Cyberbullying has no criminal intent

Contention 2: Cyberbullying rarely results in suicide

Contention 3: Cyberbullying can only be stopped through educational programs victim protection is more important that criminal consequences