The rapid growth of political blogs and Web sites has attracted the attention of state elections officials, who are considering what, if any, new regulations should be imposed on the Internet.

The go-slow approach by the state Public Disclosure Commission (PDC), which collects candidates' financial information and enforces elections laws, is applauded by most bloggers and campaign experts, though some say policing the Internet is unnecessary and all but impossible.

As early as this month, the PDC may consider new political communication regulations, with much of the discussion likely to focus on whether to extend federal rules governing the Internet to local races.

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1. David Fischler wrote: As early as this month, the PDC may consider new political communication regulations… You know, this is why we have the First Amendment in this country—so that everyone (not just those of whom government regulators approve) can weigh in on political matters. What’s with these people who all seem to long for some kind of authoritarian regime? September 4, 9:51 am | [comment link]

2. The_Archer_of_the_Forest wrote: Regulating the internet is like trying to pull the salt out of the ocean. September 4, 11:44 am | [comment link]

3. Br. Michael wrote: David, my feelings exactly.  It seems like everyone is in favor of political free speach until it is exercised. September 4, 1:46 pm | [comment link]

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