Sacramento, Calif., Apr 29, 2008 / 19:23 pm
The Sacramento Library Authority Board voted last Thursday to retain its policy of minimal interference with patrons who access pornography on library computers, News10 Sacramento reports. Board members also voted to spend $21,000 for more computer monitors with recessed screens to allow more private viewing.
"Pornography does nothing to enrich. Pornography does nothing to empower. Pornography is tearing families apart," parent Kimberly Woods told board members.
The library now has a “shoulder-tap” policy that allows patrons to object to what others might be watching.
American Civil Liberties Union attorney Ann Brick argued even that policy was too restrictive. “Is there a problem here or do we have people who want to engage in censorship?” she asked.