The 21st Century Porno Principle
Maybe I got your attention with the headline, as is the rule with Journalism — grab their attention.
This is the rub, to tangle my metaphors. Pornography is the bain for some and the boon for others.
We all have sex, indeed, we all came from the same natural function of our genetic sources, but we don’t all film it. At least, we don’t film it for sharing with strangers.
Though, there’s a virtual plethora of “amateur” YouTube-like porno sites that get more of an audience than one might imagine. And, even in tough economic times, pornography persists.
In the 2.28.09 issue of the NY Times, Jesse McKinley wrote a piece about the Washington State Legislature’s introduction of legislation to discuss a legitimate, above-the-line taxation of pornography.
The 3.25.09 issue of the LA Times has an article in its “World” section, written by Borzou Daragahi, which discusses “The Porno Identity” exhibit currently attracting hundreds of visitors in Vienna.
Since Louise Achille’s 2003 Film, “Naked Feminist,” there has been a real consideration of pornography as an empowerment movement with women, instead of a degradation phenomena. Not too sure about the strength of either argument.
Sure, we know the bad elements associated with this industry, but do we also recognize the absurd denial of its existence — indeed, its proliferation? Well, evidently the State of Washington is seeking to open the doors and let the money flow in.
Next chapter for this New America and its New Economy? What was Geronimo smoking in that pipe, and how does the U.S. benefit from Marijuana regulation?
