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Mail Call.
Should We Blame The Internet?
Readers were deeply disturbed by our March 19 cover story about the sexual abuse of children on the Net. "Thanks for raising public awareness," wrote one. "I didn't know whether to vomit or cry," said another. "The anti-censorship movement upholds freedom of speech--but if it leaves children vulnerable to such disgusting crimes, where's the good?" A few staunchly defended the Internet: "It's safer than even home--most abuse cases involve family members."
Unspeakable Acts
As a 20-year-old college student, I cannot describe the shock, sadness and anger I felt on reading your Special Report on child pornography ("The Darkest Corner of the Internet," March 19). I commend NEWSWEEK, Father Fortunato Di Noto and all the law-enforcement officials committed to putting an end to this unforgivable exploitation of children.
Katherine Bateman
Seattle, Washington
At the very least, I firmly believe, all pedophiles should be chemically castrated and those who kill should be executed or receive life-without-parole sentences. The practice of such vile abuse can be stopped only if the courts are prepared to mete out exemplary punishments and are politically backed up to the hilt. No child's life should be ruined or forfeited for the sick and perverted gratification of such heinous barbarians.
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