Gonzalez Tells States to Get Tough on Pedophiles

U.S. Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez, speaking by video conference to attendees of the National Conference of State Legislatures' Fall Forum, urged states to pass laws strengthening penalties for pedophiles and child pornographers.

The post reporting on Gonzalez' remarks includes links to the full text of the speech and to a compilation of state laws criminalizing the luring of children via electronic media.