Not content with trying to censor the internet in their own countries leftist politicians are now trying to censor the net on a world wide basis. Its all about trying to protect the children of course.
Andy Burnham told Britain's The Daily Telegraph newspaper the government was planning to negotiate with the administration of U.S. President-elect Barack Obama to draw up new international rules for English language websites.
"The more we seek international solutions to this stuff - the UK and the U.S. working together - the more that an international norm will set an industry norm," the newspaper reports the Culture Secretary as saying.
Giving websites film-style ratings would be one possibilty.
"This is an area that is really now coming into full focus," Mr Burnham said.
Internet service providers could also be forced to offer services where the only sites accessible are those deemed suitable for children, the paper said.
If parents were really concerned about internet content they can install filters, some of which are free. But of course, if the government believes parents are not responsible then they have to be treated like children too. With politicians as their mummies and daddies.
No comments:
Post a Comment