UK To Give Websites Ratings?

Some interesting and disturbing news is coming out of the UK these days, regarding a possible censorship of the internet there. The UK government is considering enacting a movie-like rating system for websites, which would have websites considered “not-appropriate” banned.

While the intent is in part noble — trying to protect children from possible harmful material — why should adults be censored? As long as websites aren’t breaking the law, it just doesn’t make sense. I mean, isn’t it the job of those children’s parents to monitor and control what their children view online? There are various programs that can help them with such a goal, too.

Personally, I am never in favor of censorship, and part of what makes the internet so appealing, is its true freedom of speech and information. So I certainly hope the UK doesn’t go through with this new plan.