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In the article "Legislators look to expand Alaska's child pornography law - CARTOON: Move to criminalize anime, however, worries some free speech advocates" ( www.adn.com/news/governm...y/970371.html ) various points for and against this proposed law are raised.
Seems problematic in several different ways, yet also almost certain to pass given the current character of Alaska. Does anyone know of similar legislation elsewhere and whether or not in other states the effect of such laws has been more the actual protection of children from harm or the abridgment of civil rights vis a vis freedom of speech?
Seems problematic in several different ways, yet also almost certain to pass given the current character of Alaska. Does anyone know of similar legislation elsewhere and whether or not in other states the effect of such laws has been more the actual protection of children from harm or the abridgment of civil rights vis a vis freedom of speech?
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Re: Criminalizing Anime
Sat, October 31, 2009 - 7:45 PMWhy do you ask?
It is very difficult to show a direct link between such a law and incidences of harm to children.
Plus, it's a losing argument. If you think you are going to win protection for anime based on the argument that banning it has no impact on incidents of harm to children, you'll lose. The winning argument is the First Amendment.
Why? Because the courts don't get to second guess the legislature based on whether a law is effective or not. That's not within their powers. But the courts can overturn a law that violates the First Amendment.
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Re: Criminalizing Anime
Sat, October 31, 2009 - 8:18 PMI only meant to say that once.
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Re: Criminalizing Anime
Sun, November 1, 2009 - 2:38 PM>I only meant to say that once.
I've had this happen to me more than once, myself. I'll get rid of the three extra posts. -
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Re: Criminalizing Anime
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