The Lewis & Clark Library does not subscribe to offensive materials like Hustler, why should the library allow access to offensive materials online?
The Internet enables the library user to access a tremendous array of materials not subscribed to or purchased. Examples of such materials include ephemeral texts, religious and devotional materials, electronic newsletters, and web sites from small groups that do not publish through customary channels, and nearly instantaneous, graphic images of many world events, even war.

Libraries, as agencies of government, cannot and should not restrict access to materials because they or a particular user might find them objectionable.

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1. Does the library have an electronic access policy?
2. A lot of people, especially parents, are concerned about children’s access to the Internet, and the fact that they might encounter "X-rated" material. How does the library protect children?
3. Does the library use filtering software on its computers?
4. Why can’t Lewis & Clark Library let parents decide what their children will access in the library?
5. Why should my tax dollars pay for access to offensive materials?
6. The Lewis & Clark Library does not subscribe to offensive materials like Hustler, why should the library allow access to offensive materials online?
7. Why doesn’t the library protect children from offensive materials, whether or not it is legally obscene?
8. How do I guide my child when I can’t be with them 24 hours a day?
9. Why doesn’t Lewis & Clark Library restrict access?
10. How can I voice my opinions to the library if I am offended by materials on the Internet?