Letter: Library district is on target

Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2001 | 8:45 a.m.

Sometimes the ACLU has a valid argument. Sometimes it doesn't. One example of where it misses the mark is in its criticism of the library district's policy of filtering pornography on the Internet in children's library sections.

Even without results from a scientific study I think it is safe to say that most parents want their children protected, or shall we say in this case, from viewing what rational people refer to as sexually explicit material.

Due to laws, or the use of plain, old common sense and decency, convenience stores realize this, as evidenced by their adult magazine display racks. They are kept behind the counter and the covers of magazines are hidden from view. If one is old enough for the material, he or she may ask for it. It's just not laying all over the place for everyone to see.

The library district's policy is nothing less. It's a common sense approach that helps keep children out of harm's way. And in public places where people of all ages congregate, that is the way it should be. Age-appropriate material in age-appropriate sections. This allows children to remain children when they are still skipping rope and playing four square.

MIKE MILLER

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