Problems with the proposed XXX domain

[jvgwynn7@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Dear sir:
 
There are at least four problems with the proposed ?XXX? domain. First, 
pornographers will not be required to use the domain. Second, tech-savvy kids 
will be able to circumvent the domain. Third, to some extent the ?XXX? domain 
will result in the ?de facto? legalization of obscenity.
 
And fourth, the ?XXX? domain will not protect society from hardcore 
pornography. As the Supreme Court observed in a 1973 obscenity case (Paris 
Adult Theatre I v. Slaton), there are ?legitimate governmental interests at 
stake in stemming the tide of obscene materials, even assuming it is feasible 
to enforce effective safeguards against exposure to juveniles,? which include 
maintaining ?a decent society? and protecting ?public safety,? ?family life,? 
?the quality of life,? ?the total community environment,? and ?morality.?

As proposed I believe users of the xxx domain will not be permitted to depict 
child pornography. But they will be permitted to depict (among other things) 
18-year-old girls and boys being hogtied, whipped, shocked with electricity, 
gang raped, and tortured to death. Depictions of pseudo child porn, bestiality, 
excretory functions and matter, incest, prostitution, teenage gangbangs and 
unsafe sex galore will also be permitted in the new xxx domain.  

Do you believe that allowing this is in the best interests of a decent society 
in protecting public safety, family life, the quality of life, the total 
community environment and morality?

Sincerely,

Jack V. Gwynn 
2503 Brunswick Road 
Charlottesville, VA 22903