BTL Blog Comments

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:12:1266451966 GMT

ok im sorry but i think this whole thing on filtering the internet is absolutly redicullous . the only thing it is gonna do is be a drain on tax payers money . why u may ask because its not going too reduce the amount of horrible material out there people will simply just get sneaker . take pedafilia for examples just can still get there hit from peer to peer networking sites such as four chan , the can use a proxy , and independent and underground server or simply just email these pictures of offence too other people . also the fact that between the lines might get blocked is a scary though because this is such an effective tool for educating people on drugs . because lets face it drugs is a problem and in my home state of victoria . aod problems and situations are some of the worst in australia

and hounestly what will happen with in 24 hours someone would of hacked it or created a program to get around it . please grow up australia

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:45:1265996757 GMT

RC material includes "promotion, incitement or instruction in matters of violence or crime (including crimes such as euthanasia, graffiti, shoplifting, drug use)"

You're right - it's not just 'instructional material' but anything considered to be 'promotional' and I imagine that would include any site that isn't explicitly anti-drug. I believe this policy is a threat to our democracy on the issue of drugs and any other controversial issue.

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 23:51:1265896298 GMT

The thing I am more concerned about is that the government could block any site that presents factual information about drugs that could be seen as pro-drug. Australians seem to be gradually realising that prohibition is a stupid way of dealing with drugs and that most of the harm that is done by illegal drugs to society is a direct result of drugs being illegal. Public debate on the matter is important, otherwise the government will continue to pursue this pointless war on drugs forever. A democracy can't function properly while the government withholds information that is relevant to policy.