"I have grandchildren that access the web. I’ve seen them accidentally bring up xxx pr0n. Think about what that says for the entire nation.
You do not have to wait for St Rick and government to save your grandchildren.
You can do something.
First hit on Google search "free home internet filter":
K9 Web Protection from Blue Coat
Blue Coat is a provider of corporate Internet security software.
More info:
CNET Editors' review: K9 Web Protection
If parents can afford to provide their children Internet access, they can afford to monitor and protect that access.
Yes. I know I can do all that. My point is that I live in a country where the gross majority of parents almost certainly don’t do that. It’s gonna bite us.