[samtheman]

Now they can use computers to download pornographic pictures, make contact with other pedophiles

The same technology that allows this to be done also allows sting operations to be set up. I hope we're doing that... using the internet to sting these creeps.

[Tennessee_Bob]

They are. The FBI runs a program called Innocent Image to help catch them. Unfortunately, the program will be criticized by many freepers because it's run by the FBI. Local authorities run their own versions of stings, I've assisted with a couple local investigations.

[bvw]

Tell me, is it now a federal crime to read Nabokov's "Lolita"?