children accessing porn; adults turning off filterware (was Re: Selection)

[Mark Wilden]

> From: earl young <eayoung at cais.com>
> 
> I am interested in the arguments in favor of a child's right to or
> access to pornography.  I believe it would indeed be at least as "on
> point" as the "many technical and other philosophical problems" you
> referenced.  In fact, a convincing case for their access would render
> the rest of the issues moot.  What are the arguments in favor?

How about the 1st Amendment? It's rather pointless to allow someone free speech if you then turn
around and deny others the right to listen.