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In reply to the discussion: I had an interesting conversation with one of my sisters this morning, at breakfast. [View all]I'm generally of the opinion that if an act involves consenting adults, it's just none of my damn business. If you don't like porn, you need not watch or purchase it. If you believe it has no redeeming qualities, you are equally free to speak out. The First Amendment is truly wonderful.
As soon as the government determines what porn is acceptable, what constitutes acceptable art or music will be next. The slippery slope is a very dangerous thing.
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I had an interesting conversation with one of my sisters this morning, at breakfast. [View all]
Archae
Dec 2014
OP
Do you ever get concerned that porn teaches men to see women as disposable objects
el_bryanto
Dec 2014
#3
There are sound reasons to object, but none to call for it to be illegal.
True Blue Door
Dec 2014
#17
Well god knows that nobody should ever consider getting in the way of young mens fun.
el_bryanto
Dec 2014
#23
Your argument does boil down to "if you get in the way of young men's fun you will look stupid."
el_bryanto
Dec 2014
#27
Why should porn be illegal? and your argument "impossible to enforce" concedes and
GreatGazoo
Dec 2014
#42
Regardless of your opinion or her opinion a ban on porn is unenforceable./NT
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2014
#44