Through the Internet, with a few keystrokes and the click of a button, a young person can call up information for a research project, make new friends or discover new hobbies. At the same time, responding to what may seem like a friendly e-mail or an appealing marketing offer can have serious consequences. Private information and images can so easily be transmitted to friends and strangers alike.
— Rep. Christopher Lee (R-NY), writing for the Tonawanda News in June 2009, with advice that, had he taken it himself, could have prevented his resignation yesterday in the wake of allegations he sent bare-chested photos of himself to a woman on Craig’s List.
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