Net Filters
I recall as a wayward highschool lad in 97 or 98 having access to all sorts of internet material which didn't exactly pertain to good old-fashion "family values" (viewed by me purely for educational purposes). Apparently, gone will be the halcyon days of internet, um, education for curious youths:
The Federal Government has offered free pornography filters for home computers as it moves to shore up its political heartland with a pitch to families.
It will spend $116 million on PC-based filters for families and public libraries.
A mail and television campaign to promote the scheme is expected to begin next year before the federal election.
I don't get it. Why is this suddenly an issue? Surely parents can guide their children morally without the aid of the federal government. Obviously, this is blatant vote canvassing. But apparently, the government hasn't pleased all:
The package won support yesterday from the backbencher who has led the strike against pornography, conservative Tasmanian senator Guy Barnett.
But it has not gone far enough to satisfy Family First senator Steve Fielding or Christian groups.
Family First. No surprises there. Again, it comes down to an over-used but apt Simpsons' reference: Will somebody please think of the children!
The Federal Government has offered free pornography filters for home computers as it moves to shore up its political heartland with a pitch to families.
It will spend $116 million on PC-based filters for families and public libraries.
A mail and television campaign to promote the scheme is expected to begin next year before the federal election.
I don't get it. Why is this suddenly an issue? Surely parents can guide their children morally without the aid of the federal government. Obviously, this is blatant vote canvassing. But apparently, the government hasn't pleased all:
The package won support yesterday from the backbencher who has led the strike against pornography, conservative Tasmanian senator Guy Barnett.
But it has not gone far enough to satisfy Family First senator Steve Fielding or Christian groups.
Family First. No surprises there. Again, it comes down to an over-used but apt Simpsons' reference: Will somebody please think of the children!
posted by Engels at 9:45 am
16 Comments:
ugh my feelings can be summed up with one word: emigration
or is it emmigration
Fuck it
I think it's emigration. While to enter the country is immigration. But then again, what would I know.
Good point though. Thinking Brazil or Sweden? Maybe Spain.
You aren't going to escape the nanny state by going to Europe, my friends... ;)
yes, you are
i mean not you, me
Incidentally, and in an attempt to add something of relevance to your blog, this made me think of an interview i read the other day
ibmyhtmldoesn'twork
Get in!! i rule
"yes, you are"
Not when the EU regulates the curvature of a banana.
Think about, soon they'll be regulating the curvature of the humble penis!
Europeans may think they're all liberal to the max, but they perfected the nanny state when Australia was still banging two rocks together.
Which was...last week, of course.
"We’re going to see even more global resistance to brands and individuals that are American, and to American morals and value"
Oh really? Never saw that coming. This woman has her finger ON the pulse.
Interesting interview nonetheless, Luke, if not slightly scary. It always scares me when I reminded how religious some yanks truly are.
Cheers.
Feh "Global resistance" is one of those meaningless buzzwords loved by anti-globalisation dickheads.
People will whinge and whine about Americans, and then still wear Levis, drink Coke and use Microsoft Windows.
I don't drink coke. I drink Pepsi... actually, I don't drink much soft drink at all.
pfft scoff at my interview all you like, i still made the html work
And if you don't think Europe is more liberal in terms of the tread topic, you sir are a fool
/discussion
And i work for pepsi :\
I sold my soul (cheaply)
Aidan, the anti-globalisers I know tend to stir away from Levi jeans and coke. Funny enough, levi jeans aren't considered to be shit in the states. I've seen them for around $25.
Bravo on the link, Lucus.
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