A Step Backwards?

Saw this on the newspaper....

http://www.straitstimes.com/Breaking%2BNews/World/Story/STIStory_303368.html

and

http://www.theage.com.au/national/for-new-political-party-its-all-about-sex-20081117-68ct.html

Time to talk a little abt sex yet? So, someone is finally taking the subject more seriously, by politicalising it? How original! Not!

There's just a few things I dun really understand abt this news.... so, this new party is supposedly all for less censorship. Reason being? qoute..."the internet filter will put the Australian sex industry out of business in five years." Wow..... this party leader, Fiona Patten has got some accurate figures! I know lying is part of da political game, but is she for real?

However, I do agree the porn materials is ubiquitous, it's everywhere. Filtering the internet content, I doubt will be too helpful. Providing the correct and appropriate knowledge mite be more beneficial than complete blockage of information. Kids will somehow get hold on the material. If I'm the parent, I would prefer da kid to get the info from reliable sources, including some educational internet websites. More censorship? Are back to dark age?

I also agree that the government's actions may be over-the-board. But, seriously.... do we need to hear abt the debate on this issue everyday on the media? A political party to advocate? So, will the party participate in elections? And is it really the only way to advocate? U know, politics isn't the only solution.

So, is there any point in launching a new party other than grabbing some limelight? Nevertheless, the theme of da party is fun!!