IP: A 17-year-old speaks out against filtering

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2001 12:27:04 -0400
> To: David Farber <dave () farber net>
> From: Matthew Gaylor <freematt () coil com>
> Subject: [Censorware] A 17-year-old speaks out against filtering
>
> A 17-year-old speaks out against filtering
>
> ----------
> by Daniel Silverman
>    An articulate teenager, who copes with the software
>    filtering that anti-porn advocates zealously install in
>    public schools, takes a stand against a system that
>    screens out Planned Parenthood but not the Christian
>    Coalition. (06/14/01)
>
> http://www.salon.com/tech/feature/2001/06/14/net_filtering/index.html
>
> [Note from Matthew Gaylor:  Lest you think that censorware just targets 
> liberal groups for exclusion- I've heard the exact opposite happening with 
> conservative groups blocked and liberal groups unblocked.  I'm damn sure 
> that the first amendment "Congress shall make no law respecting an 
> establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or 
> abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the 
> people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress 
> of grievances." doesn't mean Congress can pass laws abridging the freedom 
> of speech...And requiring public schools and libraries to install 
> censorware certainly seems contrary to the letter and spirit of the first 
> amendment...Congress shall make no law...]
>
>
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