Instruction
Discussion Part 1, Minimum of 450 words. References: Holt, Thomas J., George W. Burrus, & Adam W. Bossler. (2015). Policing Cybercrime and Cyberterror. Carolina Academic Press.
Holt, Thomas J. (2016). Crime Online: Correlates, Causes, and Context, 3rd Edition. Carolina Academic Press.
After carefully considering the 4 criminological theoretical perspectives discussed in Chapter 5, please identify any type of cybercrime that we have discussed so far in class and use any one of these 4 theoretical perspectives to explain how it best examines this particular form of cybercrime. It must be evident that you have a clear understanding of the theoretical perspective. You must be able to apply it properly and should be sure to elaborate and defend your answer. Next, in your opinion, can cybercrime researchers learn more from interviewing law enforcement personnel or offenders? Again, fully elaborate and defend your answer. You may also refer to any aspect of the assigned readings that we have covered thus far this semester. Next, after reflecting upon Chapter 6, do you believe that the United States judicial system will adopt an image classification scale based upon the COPINE scale anytime soon? Why or why not? Really demonstrate your familiarity with this topic and refer to aspects of Chapter 6 to support your response. Next, in your opinion, in your opinion, should erotic review websites be permitted in the United States? Do these constitute a form of protected free speech or do they faciliate illegal activity? Be sure to fully support your answer.
Finally, in addition to completely responding to all of the above questions, please point to at least one aspect of the assigned reading that you found to be of interest. Also, please pose a critical thinking question to your peers.
Discussion Part 2: Minimum of 600 words. Using More than 2 outside sources.References: White, Jonathan R. (2014). Terrorism and Homeland Security, 9th Edition. Wadsworth
Cengage Learning.
What do you believe is the role of media in terrorism? Explain. discuss your views on media bias. Also, discuss whether there is media bias in the portrayal of terrorism and homeland security in the media.