Thursday, March 15, 2007

Internet Domain Intended to Promote Legalization of Obscenity

Among other Deficiencies, it would appear the XXX domain is intended to promote legalization of obscenity

From "Internet Domain Intended to Promote Legalization of Obscenity," posted 3/13/07, at Illinois Family Institute

Thirty-three pro-decency organizations and individuals have sent a letter to the Department of Commerce opposing a revised proposal to create a Triple-X "domain" for pornographic web sites on the Internet.

The revised proposed .XXX domain, like the original proposal, is being proposed by ICM Registry, the company bidding to provide registry service for the Triple-X domain if it is created.

The letter warns that the porn-only domain will likely lead to more porn sites on the Internet, will not protect children or society from the harmful effects of pornography, and will be used as an excuse to not enforce obscenity laws. The letter also warns that it "would appear the .XXX domain is intended to promote legalization of obscenity."

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