In theory, the authorities have jurisdiction over any computerized material that portrays minors in a prurient manner. Vermont ACLU Executive Director Benson Scotch said in a recent interview with the Burlington Free Press that the law isn't about obscenity but about privacy. Practically speaking, Benson says, it is unenforceable and vague. Last year, legislators in the Vermont House put the child pornography ban into the bill against the objections of the Senate Judiciary Committee. They are confident that the law will survive a constitutional challenge because of the provisions which allow it to be used by educational, professional and law enforcement agencies.
Child pornography is offensive and illegal.
They are simply protesting against the law because the believe it is unconstitutional and may not be the best way to deal with this problem. This week's topic will ask Streetmail readers if they agree with the state's methods to combat the spread of illegal pornography. Get it off your chest at Streetmail's message board. Get 2 FREE airline tickets to exotic destinations or 2 FREE hotel nights stay at world class resorts. This has been called the best deal on the Web.