November 1, 2007

StreetTalk

by Carol Rosen

What do you think about the city council’s desire to filter out porn from library computers?
(Asked at the Almaden Library/Community Center)

“It’s a great idea. They should filter it out of everything. It shouldn’t be so readily available.”

Kris Richmond, 43
San Jose
Bookkeeper


I guess it depends on the type of pornography. Some types are considered art and should only be available to adults. But the raunchy, degrading stuff should go.”

Carmen Frank, 48
Willow Glen
Psychotherapist


“I read about that, but I don’t think it’s possible. Kids have to learn to make good decisions and to be responsible for their own behavior and choices. Parents need to be aware of where their children are, what their children are doing and what their children have access to.”

Kathy Pabilona, 48
Almaden
Third-grade teacher at Graystone Elementary


“I think they should do it. I’m in favor of it. It [looking at pornography] should be done in private if it has to be done at all; it should not be viewed in public places.”

Lisa Torres, 32
Almaden
Homemaker


“My husband and I talked about it but didn’t come up with a solution. I’m concerned about what a child can see when he comes to the library, so I am for filters but I know everyone has their rights."

Marilyn DeMarco, 60
Almaden
Admin at IBM


“It’s a though decision. It’s an important thing to do to ensure the safety of our children. I hate to step on people’s rights to free speech, but our children come first.”

Susan Graydon, 46
Almaden
PTA president, volunteer


“I think it’s fine. I think it’s a good thing. Why should people take up time in a public library looking at porn when people are here to learn.”

Peggy Lehmann, 40
Almaden
Homemaker


"I think it’s a good idea because it will limit the exposure to underage children."

Paul Romberg, 39
Cambrian
Engineer


“It’s probably a good thing. I just assumed it was blocked already. I thought it was standard to block questionable sites.”

Kimberly Korki, 22
Almaden
Student at San Jose State