This issue discussion guide was produced by Dr. S. Craig Paterson for the California National Issues Forums Network.

The Solano (California) Board of Supervisors "mandated the convening of a series of public forums to gather additional thoughts, feelings and ideas on the topic of content filtering for Internet access at Solano County public libraries.  How do we manage the Internet...so we can all live with it?" (from the discussion guide introduction).

The three approaches presented for deliberation in this guide include:

1. Approach One:  Protection with Content Filters
2. Approach Two: Access to Critical Information
3. Approach Three: Lifelong Learning Options

Other discussion guides available from the California NIF Network include:

• Generation X: Isolation and Community (2000)
• September 11 (2001)
• Affordable Housing (2002)
• America's Role in Feeding the World (2003)
• Health Privacy and the Public's Right to Know (2003)
• Emergency Preparedness (2006)

To download these discussions guides click on the link above.