ADULT STORES
There used to be opportunity for us to meeting new people and getting to develop fresh and enduring friendships by means of the fabulous reach of the Internet.
No more. We are,instead, seeking ways by which people - especially the young might avoid rather than seek such companionship which infests he system to a far greater extent that must people realize or are willing to admit. So many people take a “minds off” attitude. We are told we can avoid the reality which exists and in
keeping clear of the infection ourselves we, to a marked degree, are actually supporting it because effective opposition causes the spread of the debilitating disease-unnamed thus far – may be called “porn-itis."
I find it difficult to understand how elected governmental bodies permit so-called “Adult Stores” to continue to exist and to do their business selling illicit materials. They advertise, put-up signs telling what
they have for sale, maintain parking facilities - with extra “parking in the rear” for anyone who feels ashamed/or upset if someone sees them entering such a store. How civic leaders gets in such a moral bind is not too difficult to imagine, but how voters allow them to stay in their seats is puzzling. It suggests that “blame” for the condition
is wider spread than one might, at first, think it to be.
When attempts are made to put adult stores out of business, there are loud protests from people who do some knee-jerk screaming about the Justice authorities trying to take control of our freedoms. Other, probably, propose that the government take over such functions as have other governments trying to control control prostitution, the sale of alcholic beverages, of the moments of drugs of various kids, or most forms of gambling.
The sources of supply for these materials seem to routinely sell well and stocks remain unimpared. Placement supplies of such games,play things and sex-oriented articles of many articles are quickly obtained and new stocks refill the empty shelves promptly. No doubt some of the manufactured items must now be made in China to our designs and specifications. I have not seen any news items saying that any such overseas shipments have been given other than expedited treatment.
One is forced to wonder if any genuine attempt is being mad at all to curb such sordid materials at any level – manufacture, distribution, or a the point of retail sales. Porn is another billion-dollar business many people do not wish see disturbed.
Andrew McCaskey amccsr@adelphia.net 6-5-06 [c437wds]
