[Prev|Next|Index] Thu, Feb 22, 1996 dan mcmullen

fear? or fun!

     By dan mcmullen

     i was once taught in a sociology class that the laws of this
     country were designed to make *every* person a criminal in one
     way or another. consequently, the vast majority of us citizens
     live in fear of "being caught". fear, the professor said, was a
     tool to enforce social norms.

     i didn't completely believe this at the time.

     now i have to admit that it seems to be true.

     others have described the illogical and unconstitutional nature
     of the Communications Decency Act better than i possibly could. i
     simply wish to ask us all:

     do we want to live in constant fear?

     kinda seems like it spoils all the great fun we've been having.

     i say lets focus on the joy in the *connectedness* the net
     offers. there are creative, positive solutions to the challenges
     this new medium presents.

     'nuff said.

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