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The first library-hosted Tor node in the U.S. is to be reactivated, after a public meeting on Tuesday at the Kilton Public Library in West Lebanon, New Hampshire, in which area residents expressed support for the Board of Trustees and the Tor system. The Library had also conducted surveys which indicated strong support from both residents and non-residents alike.
The node had been set up as part of the Library Freedom Project's pilot program, following a unanimous decision by the Board in June; however, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security had apparently contacted City officials and law enforcement, informing them that (FTA) "Tor sometimes is used by criminals to distribute child pornography or illegal drugs, among other abuses." After discussion with the Town, the Board had suspended the relay, pending discussion at Tuesday's public meeting.
City officials insisted that they had not intended to force the Board into a particular decision, but rather intended to educate the public about their concerns.
The Board Chair, Francis Oscadal, was quoted as saying, "I could vote in favor of the good ... or I could vote against the bad. I'd rather vote for the good because there is value to this."
See also: Concord Monitor .
(Score: 2) by frojack on Thursday September 17 2015, @02:52PM
True, but that affects them personally, (their misbehavior is about to become public).
Why would they care about a Tor Exit node?
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Thursday September 17 2015, @07:31PM
It makes some part of their job harder.
Stupid freedom...
(Score: 3, Interesting) by frojack on Thursday September 17 2015, @07:45PM
It makes some part of their job harder.
Makes some parts of their job easier. FIFY.
All they need to do is filter out the IP of the Exit Node when they are doing their deep packet inspection, because nobody in their jurisdiction is going to want to use an Exit Node in the same town as destination of the packets they are inspecting. Those TOR users will be a world away, and beyond their jurisdiction.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.