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Originally Posted by Raven
Fictional writing. Isn't that part of the 'childless child' defense? If there is no child, no matter how disgusting the content appears to be, then how can one be prosecuted for obscenity? It's fiction. Based on someone's mind, albeit a sick one. Putting thought to paper is now a crime.
Anime came under fire a few years ago for the same reasons. The images were too young looking; but, the Supreme Court ruled. Since the images did not involve real human models, there is no basis.
Whether we personally abhor this or not...isn't really the question, is it? I would personally like to see everyone NOT collect Nazi memorabilia ...but, legally, they are covered under the law.
So, what's next?
What can't we write? Speak? Think?
Her site is disgusting. And, I'm quite sure there is more to this story; but, the written word? Well then, I guess the libraries are next for their sections that may contain subjects of questionable content.
Let's see. The Last Temptation of Christ? Lolita? Anne Rice (under a pseudonym) Beauty series, which is purely S/M and listed under erotic fiction?
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You're absolutely right Raven, unfortunately libraries have already started banning Mark Twain, Catcher in the Rye, America..The Book and many others. It's very scary to think that those libraries that believe in giving us the right to choose our reading material, may come under fire.