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Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: TimF who wrote (49346)	6/7/2002 6:14:01 AM
From: one_less	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 82486

"My point is that this area is outside of the appropriate sphere of influence of the federal government. I see. My position is that, every body in our society is "in the business" of protecting kids. I entered this topic in response to a news article that kholt posted. I voiced my objection to the following statement made by the Director of the National Library Association: "The only way to protect children is to make sure they are educated so they can have a safe responsible experience," That led to challenges by kholt and others in regard to the "fed" position. So, I have tried to suggest that the feds, along with everyone else, should have a position. I am not thinking that any kind of fedeal intervention should, could or would comprehensively eliminate harmful effects of internet participation for all children. Some of the other posters, not surprisingly, have questioned the idea that internet usage could possibly be seen as posing a threat to children. I see this as a separate topic. Back to the "feds." I do not think the idea of congressional legislation designed to promonte safety for children participating on the internet should be simply dismissed. I also do not think Libraries should be the target of such legislation. For example: It would not be a big leap to extend measures designed to protect individuals in 3D interaction to electronic interaction. This would not IMO limit anyone's freedoms and would provide a framework for state and local organizations (including libraries), as well as individuals, to act in a safe and responsible manner.