[LM_NET] What reasons for restrictive Internet filtering have you been given?

[Mary Ann Bell <drmaryannbell@GMAIL.COM>]

Hello all, it is interesting that I am concentrating on the subject of
Internet filtering today and concurrently reading postings by Nancy Willard,
whose voice is such a strong advocate for increased Internet access at
school. I am trying to list the "talking points" most often used by those
who favor very restrictive filters, and then I want to refute them one by
one. I have several points already, of course, but wonder if you know of
other ones that you have been given when asking for increased access. Here
are the ones I have so far:

   - It is the law...CIPA requires stringent filtering.
   - Parents demand the filters to remain very tight.
   - Bandwidth is a huge issue
   - Social networking is just plain dangerous.
   - Filtering keeps kids safe.
   - If the filters were loosened, there would be a big increase in bad
   behavior online, both from students and also on the part of teachers.

Am I leaving something out? Have you been given other reasons? Thanks for
any additional thoughts, mabell
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"Try Curiosity!"--Dorothy Parker
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Dr. Mary Ann Bell
Associate Professor
Sam Houston State University
A Member of the Texas State University System
Department of Library Science
lis_mah@shsu.edu
drmaryannbell@gmail.com

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