[governance] Do We Need An Internet Zoning Law?

[Roland Perry]

In message <48BB3BEF.A933CB11 at ix.netcom.com>, at 17:48:47 on Sun, 31 Aug 
2008, Jeffrey A. Williams <jwkckid1 at ix.netcom.com> writes
>Roland and all,

>> >>Who would act if  an illegal strip-club opened in your small town main
>> >>street?
>> >
>> >  The city council would shut it down, I can assure you IF it ever was
>> >to receive a business license to open such a business in the first
>> >place.
>>
>> I wasn't assuming it ever had a business licence - it's illegal,
>> remember.
>
>  No it's not an illegal business in Texas.  It IS against some city or
>county ordinances.  The distinction is small admittedly, but distinct.

Forget Texas; the question had a presumption that such a club would be 
illegal in the town under discussion. (If you prefer, pick a different 
business that *would* be illegal in a town of your choice).

>  The Internet is global, ergo borders as far as access are not relevant.

This is about the hosting, the running of the business; not access.

-- 
Roland Perry
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