[godshatter]

Seat belts aren't forced on you - if you want to not use them and face the risk of fines, you can do so. Media ratings systems are informational, you can choose to let your kids watch R rated movies or above. Are they going to let parents have a choice when it comes to parental controls? What about non-parents?

That's my gripe with the age verification systems I've seen, there is no room for parental choice and no consideration for people that are adults and don't have kids using their computer.

[anthonypasq]

If something is illegal for kids to access it is illegal and therefore parental choice is being overriden by the state just like every single other thing that is illegal for kids to do such as smoke cigarettes, do drugs, drive etc.