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That is right, it is my job. It is also my job to do the best that I can to make sure the world is a good place for him to live in.
This law isn't about censorship, or forcing anyones views on you. If you are a minor then, atleast in this country, there is a lot that the government protects you from because you are not mature enough to make good decisions most of the time. (Not speaking of *you* directly, but most minors)
'R' movies, certain types of magazines, cigarrettes and alcohol, these are just a few things that *we* as a society have decided that minors can't have until they obtain a certain age and hopefully a certain maturity level.
If a minor feels that they should have one of these things, then this minor should go to their parent and their parent can get it for them. In most places it is perfectly legal for a minor to watch 'R' movies and even drink a glass of wine or beer as long as the parent or guardian approves and does the buying and chaperoning.
Like I said before, in this country, even parents who care deeply and continually watch out for their children can't keep all this stuff back. I walk into Best Buy and kids are playing the video games in full view where my child sees them and says "Cool!, can I get that game?".
You can't even watch children's t.v. shows without having to censore the commercials.
There is no censorship in this law, there is no forcing morality on anyone in this law.
Finally someone making sense. I would vote to implement something like this nationwide.
Today it seems like the only way parents can protect their children is to keep them locked in the house without t.v. or a computer. Laws like this are needed to help parents.
Just my opinion, but it seems like there should be a seperate area for questions to the slashdot community instead of the front page. I expect to see more "news" type stuff on the front page.
-K
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Then there's the dryer. I don't know exactly how many watts it uses, but estimate it's costing us at least $25 a month.'"
So, how is he estimating the cost of the dryer?
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Message posted twice because I forgot to log in the first time. Sorry.
Original Reply:
That is right, it is my job. It is also my job to do the best that I can to make sure the world is a good place for him to live in.
This law isn't about censorship, or forcing anyones views on you. If you are a minor then, atleast in this country, there is a lot that the government protects you from because you are not mature enough to make good decisions most of the time. (Not speaking of *you* directly, but most minors)
'R' movies, certain types of magazines, cigarrettes and alcohol, these are just a few things that *we* as a society have decided that minors can't have until they obtain a certain age and hopefully a certain maturity level.
If a minor feels that they should have one of these things, then this minor should go to their parent and their parent can get it for them. In most places it is perfectly legal for a minor to watch 'R' movies and even drink a glass of wine or beer as long as the parent or guardian approves and does the buying and chaperoning.
Like I said before, in this country, even parents who care deeply and continually watch out for their children can't keep all this stuff back. I walk into Best Buy and kids are playing the video games in full view where my child sees them and says "Cool!, can I get that game?".
You can't even watch children's t.v. shows without having to censore the commercials.
There is no censorship in this law, there is no forcing morality on anyone in this law.
Sincerely,
Kendall
Finally someone making sense. I would vote to implement something like this nationwide.
Today it seems like the only way parents can protect their children is to keep them locked in the house without t.v. or a computer. Laws like this are needed to help parents.
Just my opinion, but it seems like there should be a seperate area for questions to the slashdot community instead of the front page. I expect to see more "news" type stuff on the front page. -K