And we are facing new problems, such as the distribution of child pornography over the Internet, which require additional hi-tech tools to combat. I look forward to working with the Virginia State Police and other law enforcement authorities as we step up our fight against computer crime. As Attorney General, I am working to help preserve competition in the marketplace, including the hi-tech sector. The Governor's Commission is addressing this important issue as well. This leads to more innovation, more diversity, and more products for consumers, as well as ensuring a level playing field for all our businesses.
Competition is the key to economic growth.
I am pleased that Congress has passed Y2K legislation that will protect hi-tech companies from frivolous lawsuits. And, I remain firmly opposed to taxing the Internet. Further, we must not try to impose burdensome government regulations on web-based transactions. This actually discourages and distorts development of the electronic market place, which has been truly phenomenal up to this point without any help or interference from government. Politicians and bureaucrats must resist the urge to meddle in a new industry and instead let the invisible hand of the free market guide e-commerce.