From: Kristen Wallace kwallace@esc17.net To: cipa-study@ntia.doc.gov Date: Mon, Aug 19, 2002 2:51 PM Subject: CIPA Filtering is absolutely necessary where children are concerned. Freedom of speech does not protect alcohol and cigarette advertising aimed at children and it should not protect internet access that is harmful. CIPA is the first line of defense in offering children protection from sites that are harmful. Filtering companies are getting very good at tailoring the filter program to meet the needs of various audiences. Continue filtering! Kristen Wallace