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What is your opinion on this... 'law'

I support it
3
2%
I support it for moral reasons
13
9%
I support it for safety reasons
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2%
I support it for protecting womens' rights
7
5%
I do not support this
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32%
I do not support this because banning porn is going a bit too far
46
32%
I do not support this because I have a crippling porn addiction (Please help)
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19%
 
Total votes : 145

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Postby Zeinbrad » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:05 pm

I think this is the first time in years I've seen people care about Utah.
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Postby GangGangland » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:14 pm

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Speaking of protection, I'm surprised the usual customers haven't thrown their five cents in yet.

I'm keeping them wrapped up in their opposition to actually accepting trans people.

>people

Slow down there libby
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Postby Lysset » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:14 pm

Hi, Mormon here. I will note that my statement is paraphrased from the Bible, so it's going to be a bit archaic...

You ready?

"Choose ye this day, whom he will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
-Joshua 2:9 (I think.)

Basically: you're not gonna stop people from watching Porn, no matter what you do. So it's better to just not get involved in it if you don't like it and not get too fussy over those who do. Because you can't force someone to conform.
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Postby Izweababa » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:19 pm

Well, Utah here's a middle finger to your face.
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Postby Grand Russian Federation » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:36 pm

The Great Devourer of All wrote:Well, it is Utah.

So salty they have a lake for it.
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Postby Costa Fierro » Tue Apr 19, 2016 7:47 pm

Grand Russian Federation wrote:
The Great Devourer of All wrote:Well, it is Utah.

So salty they have a lake for it.


Makes me wonder how it became salty in the first place...
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Postby The Two Jerseys » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:14 pm

Costa Fierro wrote:
Grand Russian Federation wrote:So salty they have a lake for it.


Makes me wonder how it became salty in the first place...

And the Salt Lake Temple? Those spires just scream phallic symbolism.
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Postby The Rich Port » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:17 pm

... If pornography is a "health hazard", sex in general is a health hazard.

Unless you're also going to outlaw sex in general, Utah needs to shut up.
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Postby New Grestin » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:18 pm

Honestly, what is the deal with this stuff?

I mean, do the people that try this kind of crap not masturbate? Like, ever?

And if they do, what in god's name are they getting their rocks off to?

I'm less angry and more confused than anything.
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Postby The Rich Port » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:21 pm

New Grestin wrote:Honestly, what is the deal with this stuff?

I mean, do the people that try this kind of crap not masturbate? Like, ever?

And if they do, what in god's name are they getting their rocks off to?

I'm less angry and more confused than anything.


Utah is very "no sexual stuff until marriage".

They have all the sex during the marriage.

Which, frankly, is dumb, when you can have sexuals whenever you want.
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Postby The Two Jerseys » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:21 pm

New Grestin wrote:Honestly, what is the deal with this stuff?

I mean, do the people that try this kind of crap not masturbate? Like, ever?

And if they do, what in god's name are they getting their rocks off to?

I'm less angry and more confused than anything.

I imagine the people who came up with this as being exactly like Ned Flanders.
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Postby New Grestin » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:24 pm

The Rich Port wrote:-SNIP-

I get it.

The Two Jerseys wrote:-SNIP-


Somehow, the idea that a bunch of Ned Flanders managed to get together, get into office, and pass a resolution like this so successfully is more disturbing than whatever tasteful Jesus porn that they watch.

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Postby Costa Fierro » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:31 pm

The Two Jerseys wrote:
New Grestin wrote:Honestly, what is the deal with this stuff?

I mean, do the people that try this kind of crap not masturbate? Like, ever?

And if they do, what in god's name are they getting their rocks off to?

I'm less angry and more confused than anything.

I imagine the people who came up with this as being exactly like Ned Flanders.


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Postby Farnhamia » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:41 pm

GangGangland wrote:
Singularity Multiversal Travel Empire wrote:I'm keeping them wrapped up in their opposition to actually accepting trans people.

>people

Slow down there libby

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Postby Katganistan » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:41 pm

Costa Fierro wrote:This thread is not going to have a happy ending. And I can imagine the climax of the debate will come swiftly.



OIC wut U did dere.

I guess in the future these lawmakers will want to penalize people for watching porn.
I don't think it'll stand up in court, though.
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Postby Shazbotdom » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:47 pm

I wonder how they are going to police this? I mean it's not like you can walk into someone's home and see if they are watching porn. Unlawful search and seizure, and all that jazz.
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Postby Katganistan » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:48 pm

Lysset wrote:Hi, Mormon here. I will note that my statement is paraphrased from the Bible, so it's going to be a bit archaic...

You ready?

"Choose ye this day, whom he will serve, but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD."
-Joshua 2:9 (I think.)

Basically: you're not gonna stop people from watching Porn, no matter what you do. So it's better to just not get involved in it if you don't like it and not get too fussy over those who do. Because you can't force someone to conform.


A remarkably sensible attitude. :)

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Postby Wallenburg » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:49 pm

Katganistan wrote:
Costa Fierro wrote:This thread is not going to have a happy ending. And I can imagine the climax of the debate will come swiftly.



OIC wut U did dere.

I guess in the future these lawmakers will want to penalize people for watching porn.
I don't think it'll stand up in court, though.

"All computers are hereby replaced with telescreens by order of the Governor."

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Postby Katganistan » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:51 pm

Wallenburg wrote:
Katganistan wrote:

OIC wut U did dere.

I guess in the future these lawmakers will want to penalize people for watching porn.
I don't think it'll stand up in court, though.

"All computers are hereby replaced with telescreens by order of the Governor."

"Glory to Utah!"

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Shazbotdom wrote:I wonder how they are going to police this? I mean it's not like you can walk into someone's home and see if they are watching porn. Unlawful search and seizure, and all that jazz.

The constitution doesn't seem to matter to some folks.
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Postby Dahon » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:54 pm

Shazbotdom wrote:I wonder how they are going to police this? I mean it's not like you can walk into someone's home and see if they are watching porn. Unlawful search and seizure, and all that jazz.


Make it lawful for the greater glory of God, yes? For if you're breaking and entering for a good cause, then nothing is totally wrong.
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Postby Lady Scylla » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:54 pm

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Postby Wallenburg » Tue Apr 19, 2016 8:56 pm

Katganistan wrote:
Wallenburg wrote:"All computers are hereby replaced with telescreens by order of the Governor."

"Glory to Utah!"

We have always been at war with Eastasia.

What? Eastasia is greatest ally! We have always at peace with Eastasia, and at war with Eurasia! Prepare for reeducation, comrade!
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Postby TotallyNotEvilLand » Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:20 pm

... How the hell are they going to enforce this?

Is there gonna be a secret police that kicks down doors if someone's jerkin' the gherkin?

Furthermore, what counts as porn? I've seen plenty of borderline hentai used as flags here, would that count or does it have to be nude? Or does it have to go beyond and be full on deep penetration to be considered porn?
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Postby Neu California » Tue Apr 19, 2016 10:24 pm

Katganistan wrote:
Wallenburg wrote:"All computers are hereby replaced with telescreens by order of the Governor."

"Glory to Utah!"

We have always been at war with Eastasia.


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