The War Against Porn–Again

The War Against Porn–Again

Having failed at reducing unemployment, reviving the Middle East peace process, stopping the burgeoning national debt and controlling the arms race, the Reagan administration has evidently decided to take on something it can handle: pornography. Last summer, to much fanfare, Attorney General Meese accepted with relish the report of his Commission on Pornography.

When it comes to advisory reports commissioned by policymakers, one gets what one pays for. Well, almost. In this case, two p...


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