SH> PETER BRADIE (1:123/140) wrote to STEVEN HORN at 22:29 on 19 Oct 2002:


SH>  PB> Kiddie porn is illegal.  Porn with simulated kiddies isn't.  The
SH>  PB> idea behind  making kiddie porn illegal is to protect the kiddies.
SH>  PB> No need to protect a  computer simulation.  That's why the High
SH>  PB> Nine decided that the prosecution has  to prove that the porn is
SH>  PB> actually using under age "kiddies". ---

SH> What have the courts done about written porn, pornographic writing about
SH> children?

I really don't know, Steven, since written porn has tremendous 1st Amendment 
protection.  I've a sneaking suspicion that it'd be settled on a case by case 
basis, and the "no redeeming features..." standard is a tough hurdle to 
overcome.
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