Re: Man takes photos of girl, 9

Cynic wrote:
> On Mon, 5 Sep 2005 10:58:18 +0100, "Steve Frazer"
> <stevefrazer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>
>> I was clearly referring to the rapes and such like which they
>> commonly use porn stars for. Why anyone would want to make legal
>> viewing and storing images of bestiality and necrophilia are beyond
>> me.
>
> They are *already* legal to possess. The question is whether there is
> any need to criminalise them.

AFAIAA images of bestiality are one of the few things remaining illegal to
possess, as well as child pornography and some 'toilet sex' (for want of a
better expression). Although this may be videos I didn't think there was a
distiction made. What legislation are you referring to that makes you think
these images are okay to store?

>> What kind of society do they actually want?
>
> I would like a *free* society where people are permitted to do exactly
> as they please unless it is highly likely to cause significant harm to
> others.

But what about the person who rubs his penis up against the vagina of a 6
month old? She isn't caused 'harm' so would you say that is okay?

> What do *you* think the purpose of criminal law is? Is it to stop
> things that may harm others and/or society, or to stop people doing
> things in private that others would find distasteful?

There is a balance between one and the other. I've stated many times my
cut-off would be to protect those who can't protect themselves (children),
and that also includes animals trained to accept having sex with humans.

> Maybe we need a law to stop people cutting their toenails in the bath?

Ah, a pointless exaggeration. Makes you know this is usenet :-)
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