* Posts by John Wentworth

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Do we need computer competence tests?

John Wentworth
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Moronic

The Fatal flaw in your logic is that, when unlicensed drivers get in accidents other people are affected. They may not get full coverage for thier property damages or they may get hurt or killed. The law is created to prevent others from injuring you. Not to protect the individual from himself

With computer incompetence this is not the cause. Sure thier infected pc may cause alittle mischeif on the internet, but anyone who would be able to pass your so called test should be able to secure their pc sufficently that this is not an issue. I myself have never gotten a virus,worm etc People think that they should be able to rely on the software and that will always be faulty logic, but if you combine software with some common sense you have a complete defense.

The type of law you are advocating takes away basic rights from the individual to do as they see fit in thier own lives, for their own protection. The government should not be our mother. People are so willing to give up alot thier rights in these days of fear and dread for a false sense of security. People who advocate this kind of law scare me, I fear where this country is headed.