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Jack Rabbit

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27. My point is that there are better ways to go about encouraging discussion
Tue Jul 1, 2014, 06:11 PM
Jul 2014

That, of course, assumes that encouraging discussion is what one wants to do when "rebuilding" a country.

It is easier to ignore the smut and do nothing about except in those places, as you have pointed out, where a child runs a greater risk of being exposed to it. There are places where an adult are more likely to exposed to only when he wants to be. We can assume the adult knows what he's doing and that's fine.

Basically, that's how it works here. Control of pornography, rather than it's outright ban, is an example of a market based solution to a problem working better than any government solution. The government bans pornography from the airwaves, where access is totally public and all one has to do is turn on the television and see what's there. The "entertainment" that comes over the airwaves is incredibly banal, so if you want something more thought provoking you shell out the cost of a video rental or a night at the movies. Better yet, read a book. I don't have a television set in my place and I don't miss it. If you really want to make sure your children aren't exposed to pornography, then first your internet options can be set accordingly and, second, there is computer software that will also restrict access. The children are protected and the rule for the adults is liberty. The government doesn't waste a lot of time or taxpayer money controlling something it can't control anyway.

However, I don't think Vladimir Vladomirovich is satisfied with this type of libertarian approach. He'd rather censor the internet to keep smut and other undesirable material off of it and fine people for using naughty language. Here's an example of something that pushes the envelope. Meanwhile, he can always jail human rights activists, like the band members of Pussy Riot.

Did I say that I just don't trust Vladimir Vladomirovich?

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Typical dictatorial power grabs used in the past by dictators. Putin and his herd RKP5637 Jul 2014 #1
His speech today was total hilarity. Benton D Struckcheon Jul 2014 #3
Mr Putin wants to turn Russia into a country the Birchers would be proud of. malthaussen Jul 2014 #2
I'm thinking the ultra -right wing nuts in the Tea Party PatrickforO Jul 2014 #10
Our fabulous allies. onehandle Jul 2014 #4
It is mass media and the profit motive that are at fault. bemildred Jul 2014 #5
Isn't that the truth. It's the SOS day after day, as you say, "we live awash in fear RKP5637 Jul 2014 #6
The thing is, I don't favor censorship, except where commercial factors intrude. bemildred Jul 2014 #7
Excellent, bemildred....... ballyhoo Jul 2014 #11
Freedom is never absolute. bemildred Jul 2014 #13
Absolutely. You know, bemildred, ballyhoo Jul 2014 #14
I don't like that much attention. bemildred Jul 2014 #15
I really have to disagree with you this time, partner Jack Rabbit Jul 2014 #18
The arts are a problem. bemildred Jul 2014 #21
My point is that there are better ways to go about encouraging discussion Jack Rabbit Jul 2014 #27
The number of politicans I have seen that want to "encourage discussion" is very small. bemildred Jul 2014 #28
bemildred, we can't, nor should ignore profit motives. saidsimplesimon Jul 2014 #19
I'm a guy, and I totally support women kicking some political ass. bemildred Jul 2014 #22
Nyet, no women's only party, we are inclusivive. (grin) saidsimplesimon Jul 2014 #23
Come come, we will make good pets. nt bemildred Jul 2014 #24
mildred, men/women as you know, should never saidsimplesimon Jul 2014 #25
I'm a good pet when I want to be, otherwise not. It depends. bemildred Jul 2014 #26
Putin! That no good little pizda hangfire00 Jul 2014 #8
Reminds me of PatrickforO Jul 2014 #9
Patrick, you may be old enough to remember the Statue of Justice saidsimplesimon Jul 2014 #20
Fascism n/t geomon666 Jul 2014 #12
The New World Order is closing in on us plebes. nt valerief Jul 2014 #16
All Russian David Mamet plays will now be 10 minutes long n/t Yavin4 Jul 2014 #17
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