Posted on 12/07/2007 5:33:20 PM PST by Freedom2specul8
Governor Blunt this week announced the creation of the Governor’s Internet Harassment Task Force and charged the group with carefully reviewing state law and making recommendations for changes to better protect Missourians from Internet harassment.
The task force was created to specifically review Missouri laws that relate to stalking, harassment and child endangerment. He expects the Task Force to make recommendations within 30 days.
The tight timeframe will ensure that the group’s recommended proposals or legislative changes may be considered during the next legislative session. The governor has taken the lead to protect Missourians from Internet threats.
Legislation he signed strengthened laws protecting children from predators who use the Internet to access victims, specifying that laws apply even when a sexual predator is communicating with law enforcement posing as a child. "Megan Meier’s senseless death is a tragic lesson that social networking sites and technology have opened a new door for criminals and bullies to prey on their victims," Governor Blunt said. "As families and friends continue to remember Megan and celebrate her life, we must ensure that our laws have the protections and penalties needed to safeguard Missourians from Internet harassment."
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Interesting. Thank you for bringing this to my attention!
You’re welcome....
Hey, I read your tagline..congratulations!
Thanks! He’s growing so fast I’m afraid to blink! ;o)
I know exactly what you mean! I have 3...and now they’re over 18yrs old. I’m starting to feel the empty nest syndrome already!! ;) BUT......for me, it seems like they grew too fast prior to age of one, and then slow until age 13. WHEW~ The key IMHO, to balance it all out..is to make sure you have time for yourself! I don’t know how old ya are, cuz maybe you already know this. BUT...it’s common for mom’s to put themselves last. I’ve did this forever. I’m just learning that it’s not selfish and it’s okay to take care of myself first..so I can be in good shape for them, me and future grandkids. GRIN Okay okay..nuf of me giving unasked for advice. :)
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