REPUBLICAN U.S. SENATOR KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON OF TEXAS ON MARCH 27, 2003, MAILS SIGNED OFFICIAL REPLY LETTER TO ME, THANKING ME FOR CONCERNS OF MINE I HAD SHARED WITH HER ABOUT PORNOGRAPHIC ITEMS ON THE INTERNET

"KAY BAILEY HUTCHISON
"TEXAS
"United States Senate
"WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510-4304

"COMMITTEES:

"APPROPRIATIONS

"COMMERCE, SCIENCE AND TRANSPORTATION

"RULES AND ADMINISTRATION

"VETERANS' AFFAIRS

"March 27, 2003

"Mr. John K. McMillan
"11411 Research Boulevard, Apt. 325
"Austin, Texas 78759

"Dear Mr. McMillan:

"Thank you for contacting me regarding pornographic material on the Internet. I welcome your thoughts and comments on this issue.

"The Internet has become a powerful resource for education, entertainment, and a vast source of information. It has also introduced many challenges. With a simple click of a mouse, individuals can access an incredible amount and variety of material, including pornography.

"There are many ideas and suggestions as to how to address these concerns. One possibility is that Internet domains (.com, .gov, .org) of pornographic sites be changed to .xxx, for example, to signal such material is contained on the site. This change would make it easier for Internet users to filter out unwanted pornographic material and give parents more tools to protect their children.

"Representative Mike Pence of Indiana has introduced H.R. 939, the Truth in Domain Names Act, which would make it illegal to use false or misleading domain names to attract children to Internet sites not appropriate for minors. Should H.R. 939 be considered by the full Senate, you may be certain I will keep your views in mind. Addressing the problem of Internet pornography is of utmost importance, and I look forward to reviewing proposals that would help combat this problem.

"I appreciate hearing from you and hope you will not hesitate to keep in touch on any issue of concern to you.

"Sincerely,
(Signature)
"Kay Bailey Hutchison
"KBH:ns"