
Is All ‘Speech’ Good Speech? Porn Makes a Trip to the Supreme Court
Case in Point: The Legal Show on the Hottest Legal Cases in Politics and Culture
Free Speech and the Pornography Debate
This chapter explores the complex relationship between free speech rights and the pornography industry, questioning the role of profitability in legal defenses of speech. It examines historical perspectives, moral implications, and the nuances of defining obscenity, while also addressing the balance of protecting vulnerable populations against harmful content. The discussion ultimately highlights the responsibilities of producers and the challenges in legislating against obscenity and hate speech.
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