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Filtering the web will not stop child pornography! Nor will it protect children from pedophiles who stalk chat rooms. It will not hinder piracy, identity theft or fraud. It WILL slow the internet and block legitimate sites, and may even put children at more risk through complacency, as parents who are ignorent of how the internet works will feel that the filter will provide total protection. Spend the money on education, in a similar vein to 'stranger danger' taught in school and the home. This will be more effective in protecting children and educating parents. Filters can be worked around and criminals are not complacent in working around them. Criminals understand the technology and are well versed in protecting their interests. Why not spend the money on actively attacking sites that host child pornography? well done on the blog btw. i wonder though how much of this blog the minister will actually read, and if he will actually comment here himself???