Thursday, September 22, 2005

FBI porn squad

Lately there have been huge efforts in the fight against pornography in all its forms -- internet porn, video store materials, TV and advertising fare. Though the following shows yet a more firm resolve to lick the problem, I appreciate it more as a fulfillment of promises made. Read on.
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FBI Team to Take on Obscenity

by Wendy Cloyd, senior editorial coordinator

Experts say the new "porn squad" shows the Justice Department is getting serious about prosecution.

The FBI has formed a new team to aid the Justice Department in the battle against obscenity—a sign, experts say, that Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is serious about his promise to prioritize such prosecution.

Gonzales, who told the Senate during his confirmation hearings that he would be tough on pornographers, assigned the FBI the task of forming a team to join the obscenity task force already in place.

The new anti-obscenity team will consist of a supervisor, eight agents and support staff—the squad would gather evidence against "manufacturers and purveyors" of obscenity.

Jan LaRue, chief counsel for Concerned Women for America, said FBI involvement is a necessary part of obscenity enforcement.

Full article at Citizen Link

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