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Re: new topic - library filtering software

My wife works for the Children's Department of the library. Number One: unless you live north of San Fransciso or perhaps in Boulder, Colorado, no library system can afford to go it alone. Number Two: Most communites are strapped beyond belief because the tax base is now going into all directions to support what's there. Example: Bill Gates gives free computers to libraries BUT doesn't fund the cost of the paper or maintenance. Number Three: You cannot ask for the filters to be removed BECAUSE most libraries do not have the staff to employ a full-time webmaster. As to filters I've been a liberal all my life (and continue to be) but I see no reason for the ALA to fight filters in the Children's Department--and that's exactly what they are doing. In our library people are coming in off the street to use the computers to place bets or sign on to porn--and that has nothing to do with filters but it has everything to do with societal responsiblity! Peter
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Sent: Monday, June 30, 2003 6:08 PM
Subject: Re: [GWL] new topic - library filtering software

There are other options.  How much federal aid do local libraries acutally get?  They can always opt out of any federal aid, issue closed.  If a community feels strongly enough about filtering the community can give the library alternate financial support.  And, as I understand the approach of the law...as an adult you can simply ask for the filter to be turned off while you use the computer.  Aside from that I'm absolutely opposed to the filters but not everyone is and every community has differing standards and pressures.

Andrew Messinger
The Hampton Gardener
The Hampton Gardener is a Registered Trade Mark
(Published every Thursday in the Southampton Press)



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