You where writing to Bill Cheek;
>  BC> So you WOULD deprive another of their freedom?  What happens when
>  BC> they would deprive you of yours?
> 
> Sure! It's a reasonable request. Since minors can have access to the
> newsgroups, we should keep things clean. Some rules will always be
Why should *I* be the one looking out for your kids instead of *YOU*?
Teach them your set of mores and teach them to make proper choices, don't
leave that to the rest of us.
I know a guy who's so into his thing, that Jesus my Hispanic friend does not
exist. Why should I be restricted by his dogma? I have my own, and I do not
expect him to follow mine.
> needed. If there were NO rules then there could be a lot of kiddie
> porn. Would you like to see that on the net, or would you like to
Kiddie porn is against the law. Period. It is not a rule of the internet.
> deprive those people of their right to post that crud? The key is to
> have reasonable rules.
But who draws the line at reasonable? You draw your own lines as to what you
deem reasonable.  If you see a message header that does not suit your
tastes, DON'T READ it! Don't be telling me that "How to put down a thick
patch of tire rubber" is a taboo topic. If you don't agree with it, don't
read it. Simple. Theres no reason why it should be banned, it is *not* an
illegal action. Neither is swearing.
>  My definition of filthy language, is language I wouldn't use in
> front of my Mother, a child, or any lady.
Well, I don't say "sex" infront of my mother. Should that be banned? I think
not.  But shes hear sh*t, d*mn, f*ck and other assorted curses from me all
the time.
Words are only words, and its only a personal opinion that a word is
a bad word not to be uttered. If you treat all words as a dictionary entry
and apply them appropriately, who cares?  I sure know that many of the above
are a lot more gratifying than saying "oh golly gee" when things go awry.
Alex.
He who's fed up with folks who forget everybody has their own set of values.
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