Just Give It to Me Straight, A Case Against Filtering the Internet

Wow, what can I say. That was one well written article. Not to mention the fact that I agree with it 100%. Internet filters do not work in the way they are intended and can be used for a personal agenda, either by the software developers, the parents, the teachers, politicians, whoever. Furthermore it prohibits complete education, blocking students access to sites that could be potentially benefitial to their education. Rarely are students looking to access porn while at schools, oftentimes searching for it in the privacy of their homes (when their parents aren't looking I'm sure). I do not understand the constant desire to block unwanted sites from children, it is more important for them to understand what is out their and why you do not think it is appropriate for them or for anyone in some cases. The more a child understands about a situation the better they will be able to deal with it down the road when their parents are not able to protect them. It is the same as in preventing children from using drugs, you inform them on what potential negative effects drug usage can have and trust they make the right decision. That is the least we can expect from kids regarding surfing the internet.