The existing policy of providing differing levels of filters for Internet-connected computers at the 27 locations of the Sacramento Public Library system will continue for now, after the district's operating board deadlocked 7-7 on plans to abandon any attempt to prevent anyone from accessing X-rated material and worse.

The vote continues the stalemate between the ACLU, which is seeking to remove any existing porn filters and use taxpayer money to buy expensive porn-viewing computer desks, and pro-family groups whose leaders have expressed a desire to restore a safe environment to the libraries.

"People are shocked to learn that sex addicts are viewing pornography, violent rape images and even child pornography every day at the library," said Randy Thomasson, president of Campaign for Children and Families.

He said sex addicts even have been reported pursuing sexual acts in libraries.