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| Internet pornography is an ugly version of human sexuality, says a family counselor. Since legislation to ban virtual porn has been defeated, it's up to parents, churches and educators to minimize the risks of Internet usage. |
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IT IS ALL OVER THE INTERNET ... AND IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL THE VIRTUAL FROM THE REAL.
FOR SOME 200,000 PEOPLE, PORNOGRAPHY IS AN ADDICTION. SOME CLINICIANS SAY IT’S A POTENTIAL PUBLIC HEALTH HAZARD … ONE THAT MAY BE FUELED BY THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION TO ALLOW VIRTUAL PORNOGRAPHIC IMAGES OF CHILDREN, SAYING IT’S A FORM OF FREE SPEECH.
MIAMI-BASED FIRST AMENDMENT LAWYER DAVID WASSERMAN DEFENDS ADULT WEB SITE OPERATORS.
UNITED METHODIST CHILD ADVOCATE PEGGY HALSEY AGREES WITH THE FREE SPEECH PART OF THE ARGUMENT. “Our church believes that government censorship is not a wise tool.” HALSEY SAYS VIRTUAL PORN SHOULD BE BANNED, BUT NOT BY THE LAWMAKERS. SHE WANTS EVERYDAY USERS TO MONITOR THE WEB.
SHE SAYS IT’S BETTER FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO SPEND ENERGY EMPOWERING PARENTS, CHURCHES AND EDUCATORS RATHER THAN MAKING LAWS THAT ARE IMPOSSIBLE TO ENFORCE. |
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