No, you need to read it again. This changes downgrades possession of any child porn to a misdemeanor, supposedly out of consideration for parents, children, or teachers who download such materials in order to report them to authorities or for minors who download them in general. There are no exceptions for those situations, just a blanket downgrade to misdemeanor level.
*However, despite acknowledging such circumstances, the bill has not made certain exceptions, but rather downgrades possession of child pornography altogether – a fact that has not gone unnoticed by pro-pedophile campaigners.
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No, you need to read it again. This changes downgrades possession of any child porn to a misdemeanor, supposedly out of consideration for parents, children, or teachers who download such materials in order to report them to authorities or for minors who download them in general. There are no exceptions for those situations, just a blanket downgrade to misdemeanor level.
*However, despite acknowledging such circumstances, the bill has not made certain exceptions, but rather downgrades possession of child pornography altogether – a fact that has not gone unnoticed by pro-pedophile campaigners. **>