Herrick Library has had a successful Internet filter policy in place for four years. Its computers are in public view, and do not have access to downloading capability or chat rooms.
Computer users have to sign in.
The children's computers have no Internet access at all. After four years using the computers, there simply has not been a problem of people accessing pornography. To get the question of filters on the same ballot as the Feb. 22 Republican primary, supporters cut out the voters in Laketown, Park, and Holland townships, even though the citizens there support the library with their taxes and their patronage. Only Holland city residents can vote. To us, this is a deliberate end-run around the democratic process that is the foundation of our country.