It is only schools and libraries, after all and is just not that big of a deal. I am not buying the “slippery slope” theory here. If you need to look for a job using the internet you will still be able to do so at a variety of job centers located in just about every city. There will still be access at internet cafes and other places, right?

Explain to me why someone would need to be shopping at Amazon and updating their blog at school or the library? Wait until you get home, for pete’s sake. I know, some folks are poor and might not be able to afford a computer but life is not fair sometimes. If someone doesn’t have enough money for a stereo or a television we don’t feel we have to provide them with listening stations or a viewing lounge somewhere, do we?
As far as not being able to access your blog or check Ebay and Fark while your computer is at the shop, boo freaking hoo. Get out of the house, spend time with your kids or friends, read a book. You will survive.

Unless the law says the restrictions are for people below a specified age, it will apply to everyone and that includes people using wireless connections to the library’s server in those branches that are wired for WiFi.

Think about all the people whose computers are in the shop and use library pcs to check ebay, amazon, and other sites with public or social network profiles. Even, gasp, blogging sites. Then think about all the people too poor to afford their own computers.

I have to stop now. I’m feeling ill just thinking about it.