Texas Bill to Filter Highway Rest Stop Internet

girlchik writes "HB 3314, up for hearing in the Texas House State Affairs committee on Monday, would require the state to filter wireless internet access at highway rest stops. This bill mandates filtering at any state-provided wireless network on public property. Since last May, the Texas Department of Transportation has offered wifi access at state rest stops. There is also wifi access at some Texas state parks provided in partnership with Tengo Internet. This bill protects truckers at highway rest stops and campers in their RVs at campsites from adult content. Sounds both wasteful and unconstitutional."

Comments

Re:I dunno about both.

[NekoXP]

I'm really sure you would fail to justify this to anyone who actually
understands the constitution and the freedoms afforded in America, and
not just a ranting hippy.

Here's a great couple of justifications for you;

"I want the State of Texas to provide free, high-bandwidth access to
both legal and illegal porn at truck stops and highway service stations,
because I pay for it and therefore I should be able to."

"I want the State of Texas to leave the internet open for any kid with
a laptop to override their usual ISP proxies and filters (AOL etc.)
at every highway service, and browse horse porn and look up bomb-making
instructions sitting next to the forecourt of a gas station."

I'm sure your local candidate for government will agree to either.

As a soon-to-be taxpayer in Texas, I will say I don't give a shit if
they block certain sites. So what if you want to browse porn on state
time and money? I CERTAINLY don't pay taxes JUST so you can do that
and I will gladly stump up the dough and elect individuals who make
your life difficult in that regard. Buy a fucking GSM card if you
want to look up dog-cum-guzzling self-harm-whores while you eat your
waystation breakfast.

Neko