Ban 'Second Life' in schools and libraries, Republican congressman says

This is particularily interesting because he gave his speech about the topic at a library, and it is specifically aimed at libraries and schools. What would something like this do to efforts such as Second Life Library 2.0? The Nebraska Library Commission also has a Second Life Library--what if there was a similar call to action here?

Rep. Mark Kirk, who is seeking re-election this year, staged a press conference at a library in his suburban Chicago district on Tuesday to highlight what he called the "dangers" of the virtual world to children. Flanked by local officials, he also released a letter asking Federal Trade Commission Chairman William E. Kovacic to "take action to warn parents of the similar dangers and sexually explicit content found on Second Life."

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"Sites like Second Life offer no protections to keep kids from virtual "rape rooms," brothels, and drug stores," Kirk said, according to a press release. "If sites like Second Life won't protect kids from obviously inappropriate content, the Congress will."