Pornography

Pornography

Porn is “in.” Never before in America has pornography been so prevalent and accepted, at all levels of society.

It’s in-your-face sex at every turn. Movies, magazines, newspapers, videos, are all to blame for this scourge in America.

The media is printing things that not too long ago would be banned not only in Boston, but everywhere.

I’m always shocked at the sex ads in the BOSTON PHOENIX for oral, anal and threesome sex offerings. Just amazing. Even husbands and wives looking for more thrills. But Americans appear to want it, otherwise, it wouldn’t exist.

Take for example porn in hotel TV outlets, which is a big revenue center for them. It seems that people cannot wait to check into their hotel room, lock the door and enjoy pornographic films. Yet in person, these very same people would decry it.

Porn on the Internet is the second most watched offerings for all sexes and is growing daily. Little wonder that parents are having a difficult time rearing their children when we are surrounded by it daily.

Music videos of rap, hip-hop and rock artists are constantly provoking their sexual appearances rather than their alleged vocal or dance talents.

In fact, a porn star by the name of Jenna Jameson has even written a book explaining how to make love like a porn star and has sold millions of copies. Imagine!

Gyms are now teaching women how to strip as a health and exercise benefit rather than the traditional exercises.

President Clinton didn’t help matters when he declared that he did not have sex with “that woman Miss Lewinsky.” He only had oral sex that he doesn’t count as sex, and now young people imitate him.

Hooking-up and having friends with “benefits” is very common among students in schools and colleges throughout America.

In earlier times, affluent Americans had a place on their property called a “garconaire” where young boys learned about sex. We ought to have it today for everyone.
At the very time that health organizations are attempting to curtail the increase in sexually transmitted diseases, these practices don’t help, but hurt their cause.

While prostitution is illegal, ads in local papers for “escorts,” “masseurs” and other euphemisms for sex are allowed and indeed flourish with impunity.

Can we go back to Doris Day and John Wayne? Life was simpler then, and more enjoyable… and less costly!