1. James K. Fitzpatrick argues that pornography should be censored in order to create shame in those who view it illegally. Do you believe that public disapproval of controversial beliefs or practices eradicates those beliefs or practices? Cite concrete examples to support your argument.
2. Avedon Carol maintains that pornography should be made accessible so that people can form their own opinions about it. The United States, however, has many laws that limit what people have access to, including obscenity laws that limit what kinds of pornography people will see and laws limiting what drugs people can ingest. Do you think such laws unnecessarily infringe on people’s freedom, or do they protect the common good? Explain your answer using specific laws to illustrate your points.
3. John P. Araujo claims that pornography belittles women. Wendy McElroy disagrees, arguing that it is governments that dictate what women can...