[plug] Internet Oppression (again)

[GB]

I think it's fair to say most of us are against porn being easily 
available, whatever the circumstances of its creation, to kids.

The point is, the measures taken by the government simply won't be a sharp
knife.

Some of my uni notes (computer science) involving Linux admin or Unix 
programming may become "bad" because it mentions ROOT.
That's a simple example. Deliberately.

As passionate as you are on religeous grounds, don't you think those who
wish to 
use the sex industry should be accepted equally? Didn't Jesus accept the
prostitutes?

I believe the equally most important commandment is "Do unto others...", and
I'm sure you would not like your views suppressed because they are not
universally accepted!

For the record, I am mid 30's, couldn't be bothered with net porn and get
offended by hard line religeous views.

Sorry, much as I enjoy a debate, I am VERY busy this week.

Regards,

Garry.


At 14:01 15/08/99 -0700, you wrote:
>I bet the majority of Australians would support the Howard decision on 
>censorship.  I for one believe that porno on the web is a blight on the 
>industry.  Sure it reflects demand and it is profitable but I bet that the 
>public execution of Christians and lion feeding would also be popular if 
>the population was suitably educated.
>
>Participation in the industry is exploitative of the participants in 
>product - do not tell me that a drug adict high on speed  screwing his or 
>brains out is doing so with full consent.  As for child porno which is 
>obviously widespread on the net - no more need be said - but it is a 
>byproduct of the lack of regualtion and highly exploitative.
>
>I oppose porno from a philosophical persective as it sees the person and 
>their unique gifts as more more than a commodity to buy and
>
>Anyone want a coffee and some vigorous discussion during the week?
>
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