Proposed bill aims at preventing online porn in South Carolina

[TexasTowelie]

COLUMBIA — People buying computers in South Carolina would be limited in their access to porn online under newly proposed legislation.

A bill pre-filed this month by state Rep. Bill Chumley would require sellers to install digital blocking capabilities on computers and other devices that access the internet to prevent the viewing of obscene content.

The proposal also would prohibit access to any online hub that facilities prostitution and would require manufacturers or sellers to block any websites that facilitate trafficking.

Both sellers and buyers could get around the limitation, for a fee. The bill would fine manufacturers that sell a device without the blocking system, but they could opt out by paying $20 per device sold. Buyers could also verify their age and pay $20 to remove the filter.

Read more: http://www.postandcourier.com/ap/proposed-bill-aims-at-preventing-online-porn-in-south-carolina/article_cbce1e78-c55d-11e6-aea7-2309f92750e4.html

[Docreed2003]

1. Wow...

Wonder how long it takes for this guy to get booted from office now? Even Republicans like access to porn!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

2. GOPers gotta have their porn!

For some of them it's probably the only exposure to sex they can get.

[Docreed2003]

3. Truth!

[Johnathan146]

4. So buy the computer online

Avoid the software, and save on sales tax.

[Merlot]

5. A work around for this incredibly stupid bill wasn't hard to figure out.

Did they really think anyone was going to be detered from watching porn for $20?