Internet porn at library argued. Governing board rejects viewing ban, adopts 'safe' policy.

[Ian David]

By Ed Fletcher - Bee Staff Writer

Published 12:00 am PDT Friday, March 23, 2007
Story appeared in METRO section, Page B4

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Libraries around the country are struggling with whether the need to protect children and other patrons outweighs the rights of visitors to view legally protected pornographic images on library computers.

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City Council and board member Bonnie Pannell said she was swayed by a recent incident in Martin Luther King Jr. Library.

Earlier this month, a 34-year-old pastor of a small south Sacramento church was arrested after an alleged attempt was made to sexually assault a 13-year-old boy in the library restroom.

The boy escaped and immediately reported the alleged attack to library officials, police said.

A press release from the Sacramento Police Department made no mention of the man viewing pornography before the incident.

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