Some observers, however, question whether jail time is an appropriate punishment for sending email. But amid the helpful information that can be found on reliable Web sites, the number of unreliable and potentially dangerous Web sites are growing. Since 1994 the agency has brought charges for fraudulent advertising against the operators of 91 Internet sites, including eight that sold health-related products. As part of its campaign called Project Cure. There is doubt, however, that parents will ever be chip-hip.
People today have difficulty programming their VCRs, much less a new chip inside their TV sets.
Also, there is concern that the V-chip could increase the amount of questionable material on TV because networks might ague that families now have a means to block any material they chose. On the other hand, violent TV shows could lose advertisers if the V-chip blocks them out. According to federal law, every new set bigger than 13 inches has to have the V-chip installed by January 1. It is estimated that roughly half the households in the country could have a V-chip TV in five years, but lack of education on its use and on the rating system could limit widespread use. She said she wants to end federal funding for libraries that allow access to pornography.