Stephen Price

I see this as a positive thing. Enabling the public to easily communicate their thoughts and feedback to the Government. Life is all about relationships and this should make the Government-Citizen relationships stronger. I hope that the Government, Minister Conroy in particular, is willing to listen to what is said. He seems to be defending an idea (Internet filter) that has been indicated by many, including experts in Internet technology, to be a bad idea. It takes a lot to be able to admit you were wrong. Let's hope he's not being righteous, or worse, chasing votes from people who don't understand the issue. Sure, it would be fantastic to be able to filter illegal material from the Internet but at what cost? Freedom of speech, and a slow death to the Australian online industry? Even slower and more expensive Internet for Australians? Protection of children is the responsibility of their parents, not the Government.