the Armchair of El Diablo

Internet filter puts the common good first - a case for the filter

A considered argument for the Internet filter by the Christian Lobby. It’s good to see - we need both cases articulated clearly so they can be weighed on their merits. Right now, the debate is too ideological, too often shrill. That’s unhelpful.

For my part, I cannot support the filter for at least two reasons. The inclusion of Wikileaks on the initial blacklist is a demonstration of Government insouciance (at best) towards what makes the list.   

Secondly, even without a filter, the sad broadband speeds we currently enjoy in Aus are already a commercial impediment.  

Filtering is important, but it is the responsibility of the household, not the Government.

30 July 2010

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