Daily News Article - November 14, 2007
1. a) What is WOHR?
b) Why did WOHR bring a lawsuit against Yahoo? Be specific.
2. a) Why did Yahoo agree to settle the case?
b) What provisions were included in the settlement?
3. a) Who is Tom Lantos?
b) Re-read para. 7. Do you agree with Rep. Lantos' recommendation? Explain your answer.
4. What other American companies have been criticized for their dealings with repressive regimes, and for what specific reason?
5. How did Yahoo (and other companies) defend their actions regarding dealing with these totalitarian governments?
6. What has Reporters Without Frontiers done to protect media freedom of citizens in repressive countries?
7. Re-read paragraphs 19-22. What do you think of this initiative? (How effective do you think it will be? Should all internet companies sign on? etc.)