The following is an unedited media release from the Libertarian Party:
The Libertarian Party is calling for increased coordination and communication between federal and state law enforcement agencies in order to help to apprehend and convict child predators and those who engage in child pornography.
“FBI Chief Howard Mueller was correct when he said we are losing the war on child pornography,” says Libertarian Party Executive Director Shane Cory, referring to comments made by the head of the Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday before a House Judiciary Committee meeting. “We have an obligation to protect children from sexual exploitation and abuse, and we can do this by increasing communication between state and federal agencies to help combat this repulsive industry. While privacy rights should always be respected in the pursuit of child pornographers, more needs to be done to track down and prosecute the twisted individuals who exploit innocent children.”
Muller stated federal, state and local agencies all needed to be integrated as one method of helping to pursue child pornographers. Mueller also stated that while the FBI had nearly 270 agents working on child pornography cases, there needed to be more resources dedicated to stopping the child porn industry.
“One way in which the FBI can free up more resources for combating child pornography is by reducing expenditures made in investigating and prosecuting victimless crimes among consenting adults,” says Libertarian Party National Media Coordinator Andrew Davis. “Instead of going after crimes where no rights are violated, and both parties involved are consent-giving adults, the FBI will be able to better go after sexual crimes involving children. Protecting individual rights is a core function of government, and that includes protecting the life and liberty of children harmed by exploitation and sexual predators.”
The Libertarian Party is America’s third largest political party, founded in 1971 as an alternative to the two main political parties. You can find more information on the Libertarian Party by visiting www.LP.org. The Libertarian Party proudly stands for smaller government, lower taxes and more freedom.
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