Mormons demand ICANN plugs net smut hole

[Charles Knutson]

Point well taken, in the sense that our personal belief systems
influence our values, and hence our positions on issues such as
"safety".

Independent of that, there's no appropriate place for ad hominem
attacks of the nature of, "A polygamic sect enters the scene ..."
That sort of language is unprofessional and damaging to intelligent
discourse.

Even as we recognize that our belief systems inform our values, it's
important that we respect the belief systems of others, even if we
don't understand or agree with them.
Chuck
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Charles D. Knutson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Computer Science Dept.
Brigham Young University
www.charlesknutson.net
www.internetsafetypodcast.com

On Mar 19, 2009, at 9:45 AM, Kimberley Heitman wrote:

>> With all due respect, on matters of religion it may be best to leave
>> one's own personal biases and prejudices in the private space and not
>> parade them in a public forum.
>>
>> As a side note, Mr. Yarro does not represent the LDS Church any more
>> than Mr. Alfonso represents whatever church he may or may not
>> belong to.
>>
>> Chuck
>> p.s. The LDS Church ceased the practice of polygamy in 1890.
>>
>> p.p.s. Despite being a member of the LDS Church, I do not represent
>> either Mr. Yarro or my Church.
>>
>> p.p.p.s.  Let's stick to the issues please.
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>> Charles D. Knutson, Ph.D.
>> Associate Professor, Computer Science Dept.
>> Brigham Young University
>> www.charlesknutson.net
>> www.internetsafetypodcast.com
>
> Personal biases and prejudices are relevant, though. I'd tend to
> define
> "Cyber Safety" as "check and tag electrical cords" or "watch out for
> phishing sites" rather than "porn filters". If there's a motion for
> NCUC to
> support Cyber Safety, I'm against mischief with Port 80 but quite
> keen on
> user education.
>
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