Well, it seems like Kevin Rudd has gone and planted his big old foot firmly into his mouth – once again.
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And I quote: “I don’t think my job as Prime Minister is to provide individual, personal, moral advice to the young people of Australia. That’s something for them themselves to sort out with their friends, with their families, with their mums with their dads.”
Hang on a minute. It’s not your job to provide moral advice, but it is okay to enforce your moralistic stance in regards to internet filtering? You say moral issues are something for families to work out on their own terms. Why is internet filtering any different? Internet filtering can take place at the “home” or “school” level if required – leaving it up to families to work out on their own terms.
It is not your job to provide moral guidance, just like you said Kevin.