This is especially important in libraries with only a single Internet access terminal which offer filtered children's access. Children access issues are local decisions, properly made by local citizens and librarians, reflecting community values. Heidi Borton , a practicing librarian who resigned rather than support her former employer's position allowing children unrestricted Internet access to pornography. Librarians who are disturbed by the position taken by the ALA on this issue should speak up and act according to their consciences, and to not be intimidated. Requiring library employees to deal with online pornography is, simply put, indecent. . . .
Pornography degrades human beings. . . .
It destroys lives. Internet policies that encourage a certain level of behavior in order to have access to the Internet, that require parental permission, and that authorize the use of filters on all terminals used by children are called for. The FFL's goal is to protect children from age-inappropriate materials. We urge public schools and libraries to be more responsible. Technology is a necessity to protect the kids.