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Originally posted by Inabon@May 20 2005, 08:24 PM
1. lots of people move out of USA (hosting) so government thinks twice before going after lawbreakers. big fish are going to be targets some small may fall but it will be a pain in the ass for government when they are soooo busy with other shit.
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With all due respect, you must not be very familiar with the way our government works. When a no-lose issue comes up that can win votes, in this case "protecting the children," all other shit gets pushed aside, so a good show can be made.
Workload due to 9/11 may have delayed action on "obscenity," but that was a REALLY unusual case. What's the workload now?
Dealing with daily carbombings in Iraq? Hell, that ain't even in this country, most voters who want porn to be stopped aren't even aware that there are other countries besides the U.S. Fighting porn is sexier. (pun intended) That can be put aside for a no-lose vote-gaining issue.
The debate over filibusters during federal judgeship nominations? Piffle, that's just political posturing. That can be put aside for a no-lose vote-gaining issue.
Steroids in sports? There's a non-issue that can be put aside for a no-lose vote-gaining issue.
There's NOTHING in our governmental system that is more important than either A: money or B: votes.