On Mon, 5 Mar 2001, Ellynne G. wrote:
Third, however, is that I believe the studies that connect porn with various social problems. I live in the country that accounts for about 75% of the documented serial killers in the world, where stats on crimes against women have gone through the roof. Do you think I'm going to lightly dismiss studies about media's influence on this?
Many such studies should not be lightly dismissed: the should be thrown aside with great force.
In this context, we're talking about viewing people as objects. As one recent article on the subject said, those addicted to pornography see other people as nothing more than objects without feelings or emotions - and it is much easier to commit crimes against objects than people.
I find this result frankly incredible. Can you direct me to this article?
Look, my feelings on this matter are strong and not likely to change. I've stated my reasons, and they're not likely to change, either.
I'd strongly recommend you check out the following articles by Feminists Against Censorship:
http://www.libertarian.org/LA/censcrim.html
http://www.libertarian.org/LA/fakesci.html
http://www.fiawol.demon.co.uk/FAC/harm.htm
ObB7: I reckon porn is heavily censored in the Federation. To protect the children, of course.
Iain