[Prev|Next|Index] Thu, Feb 22, 1996 Dave Korsmeyer

Talking on the Internet

     By Dave Korsmeyer

     There is an ongoing, valuable, discussion about the role of
     parents versus the role of government when it comes to providing
     or restricting information to our children.

     There are many good points about having both sides involved.

     As a parent, when I talk my child to the bookstore or the library
     I appreciate the section signs and the indicators the allow me to
     see the information I desire.

     I understand and support the location of obscene and
     pornograpohic material in a known age-restricted area.

     However, I do not want the freedom that allows me to share
     information to be restricted.

     The internet is a two-way commuication media.

     It is not like the TV It is not like the Newspapers It is not
     like the bookstore It can act like all of the above, but it is
     most like the phone system.

     I request a parcel of information. I receive a parcel of
     information.

     If I want to "dial" up som information, then I do. If not, I does
     not intrude upon my computer.

     My child will be taught to use the internet as she will be the
     phone. Don't call someone you shouldn't.

     - Dave

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