His response indicated that proof of age was not necessary to enter the store, where several sexual images were plainly visible. In fact, proof of age may not even be necessary to purchase pornography and other sexual items, depending on the integrity of the clerk on duty. From the liberal perspective of the political left, pornography can send the wrong message about certain social groups. Last year the University considered creating a gay, lesbian and bisexual resource center. Unfortunately, that proposal has made no progress.
Eclectics does offer a wide array of gay, lesbian and bisexual pornography.
This is not to say that homosexual or bisexual pornography is any better or worse than heterosexual pornography. Rather it is to point out the tragedy that one of the few ways to be exposed to homosexuality in Kirksville is through pornography. People can learn about the various aspects of heterosexuality from a number of sources in the community. Those same people are given a warped perception of homosexuality and bisexuality when it is only manifest in pornography. My recommendation is not that the city council take steps to close Eclectics.