1.  What information does the U.S. government want from Google as explained in paragraph 2?

2.  For what reason does the Justice Department say they need the information?

3.  What reason did Google give in its court filing for refusing to comply with the Justice Department request?

4.  When refusing to give the government the information, Google stated "Google users trust that ...Google will keep private whatever information users communicate absent a compelling reason." 
Do you agree with Google that the government's "effort to keep pornography beyond the reach of children" is not a compelling reason?  Explain your answer.

5.  Re-read paragraph 7.  Do you agree with Ms. Chavez's conclusion about Google?  Explain your answer. 

6.  On Google's company website, under "Corporate Information" read Ten things Google has found to be true here.  Does Google follow all 10 of these truths in respect to its China policy?  (focus on #'s 1, 4, 6 and 8)

7.  Write to Google's founders about one or both issues, expressing your support for, or opposition to, Google's policy on each: (Be polite, clear and concise.) 

• refusal to give information to the U.S. Justice Department
• agreeing to censor Google China in order to operate in China

For Google's address click here.  Ironically, probably the best way to reach Sergey Brin or Larry Page is by regular mail.  Can you imagine how many emails they would receive if they provided an email address?