While the idea may sound like a good idea, I think it has too much potential
for abuse and could be too restrictive of free speech rights. So far no
blocking software (at least that I have seen) is fool proof. My biggest
concern, of course, is the possibility of this easily snow-balling into
other infringements upon our rights. If we are allowed to block Internet
content, it seems easy to extend the idea to banning/burning books, etc.
<soapbox>
Another complaint I have against this legislation is that I think many of
the kids in this country are tired of being treated like infants by the
government, who seems to think our kids are either too stupid or amoral to
make their own decisions. I'm also tired of the government using our kids as
political agendas.
</soapbox>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
> Behalf Of Jen Hamilton
> Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2000 9:39 AM
> To: Bek Oberin
> Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: [issues] Re: Filtering in schools and libraries
>
>
>
> This question is in regards to the Children's Internet Protection Act in
> the US.
>
> Here's some info:
> http://www.onlinepolicy.org/action/legpolicy/us00-hr4577-a3610.htm
>
> Jen
>
> On Thu, 28 Dec 2000, Bek Oberin wrote:
>
> > Jen Hamilton wrote:
> > > Since we are on the subject of libraries (in
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]), I
> > > would be interested to know your take on the recent legislation
> > > for Internet Filtering in libraries and schools. Do you think
> this is a
> > > necessary precaution to protect children from the www?
> >
> > What legistlation, what country?
> >
> >
> > bekj
> >
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