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Yes, free speech really has nothing to do with child porn. Our courts (and I believe ALL courts) have consistently and in no uncertain language shot down that argument every time it's been raised as a last-ditch defense.
Even if free speech DID have more than a tenuous link to such disturbing activities, the harm and abuse of children far outweighs the free speech argument. No question.
The article actually does not mention child porn at all. It mentions adult porn that is accessible to children/youths surfing the Web. That's a much different thing, as presumably such porn is made by consenting adults (we can discuss the truth and morality of that later). We've gone off topic a little. I don't think there's anyone here that would defend the making or distribution of child porn in the name of free speech; it is inherently ridiculous considering the protection we and the law MUST provide to children.
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Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. - Winston S. Churchill
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