Question

Can a democratic government legitimately prohibit citizens from publishing or viewing pornography, or would this be an unjustified violation of basic freedoms? Is the wide availability of pornography good or harmful for society?

Answer 1

• The government can legitimately prohibit citizens from publishing offensive materials to the public, for years now, it allows the adult to own, view and even publish it but does not condone child pornography and exploitation. And it’s a crime to sell or purchase films with child pornography, or public offensive materials.
• Cultural diversity makes pornography impose negative image to the society, and some may pose this as being a taboo. A wide spread of pornographic materials in society may easily damage children psychology and therefore not encouraged.
• The belief that pornography does not respect the values of a home since a family is molded with good conduct and values.
• Though some researchers disagree with this indicating that adults can effectively function and distinguish this as fantasy for relationships.
• Repetitive use of pornography materials causes’ sexual addiction disturbs ones mental, physical and social health. No diagnosis has been made on the facts about this, but it is seen to cause dysfunctional anxiety response, and constant use of the internet for materials.