The news that a pornography debate has been scheduled to take place at Minnesota State University no doubt was greeted with winces and head-shaking in certain quarters. The pro-porn/anti-porn debate will feature a Christian critic of pornography against none other than Ron Jeremy, who has appeared in more than 1,900 pornographic movies.
Patrons may witness the debate at MSU’s Bresnan Arena at 8 p.m. on April 24.
At first glance, we might pooh-pooh this event as a frivolous show, something better suited to a Jerry Springer episode — an occasion for the kind of self-indulgence all-too-often associated these days with college-age sensibilities. But we should think again.
Whatever your take on pornography — that it is a harmless, even liberating form of entertainment protected by the First Amendment — or a degrading, even dangerous trap for many Americans — this kind of debate has done much to enlighten....(read more)
Patrons may witness the debate at MSU’s Bresnan Arena at 8 p.m. on April 24.
At first glance, we might pooh-pooh this event as a frivolous show, something better suited to a Jerry Springer episode — an occasion for the kind of self-indulgence all-too-often associated these days with college-age sensibilities. But we should think again.
Whatever your take on pornography — that it is a harmless, even liberating form of entertainment protected by the First Amendment — or a degrading, even dangerous trap for many Americans — this kind of debate has done much to enlighten....(read more)
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