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Pornography
is not bad, nor is it harmful to either consumers or to
the actors, actresses, and models performing the sexual
acts. Rather, pornography is a form of
entertainment just like sports, movies, books,
television, and radio to name a few.
It
is time for politicians and the mainstream news media to
stop condemning pornography as a social ill and start
accepting it as a normal and healthy form of human
expression. Pornography is a convenient way
for people to experience sexual pleasure, relieve
sexual tension, and relax. The pornography industry
also employs tens of thousands of workers, making a
significant contribution to our economy.
Questions
and Answers
What
is pornography?
Pornography
is any media that is designed to arouse sexual
excitement. Sexually explicit books,
magazines, videos, and websites all fit into this
category. In addition, some sexually explicit material
on radio and television may be categorized as
pornography.
Is
pornography legal?
Fortunately,
the Supreme Court has ruled that pornography is a
protected form of free speech. However, religious and
conservative groups continue to try to control the
distribution of pornography, especially on television,
radio, and the Internet.
Why
does the mainstream media continue to report that
pornography is a social ill?
The
mainstream news media badly misunderstands the role that
pornography plays in our society. Pornography is not a
problem that needs to be fixed. Rather, it is a medium
of expression that helps fulfill our sexual needs as
human beings.
Why
do some people get so upset over pornography?
Some
people don't want to be around pornography because they
feel they cannot control their own sexual urges. Other
people believe that pornography will harm their
children. Rather than simply choosing not to view
pornography, these individuals try to control its
distribution so that no one else may see it either.
What
needs to be done?
Either
Congress must pass a law overturning FCC
restrictions on pornography and "offensive"
language in radio and television, or the
Supreme Court needs to issue a ruling declaring that
those FCC regulations are unconstitutional
because they violate the freedom of speech and freedom
of press clauses of the First Amendment.
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