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'Virtual' Child Porn Act Ruled Unconstitutional

Posted by michael on from the fake-children-get-no-respect dept.

wiredog writes "The United States Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling, has found the Child Pornography Prevention Act to be unconstitutionally vague and far-reaching." You might read the Act. There were a number of cases challenging the constitutionality of the Act; I believe three Appeals courts eventually upheld it, and one ruled it unconstitutional, guaranteeing that the Supreme Court would take one of the challenges for review. A summary of the decision is available, and see that pages for links to the majority opinion and dissenting opinions.

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  1. You're kidding! by InterruptDescriptorT · · Score: 4, Funny

    when we shot the girls they were over the age of 18

    What? They have to be of age to be murdered? What is this country coming to? ;-)

    (tongue firmly in cheek)

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  2. Re:Films that would be banned for "virtual" child by Rupert · · Score: 5, Funny

    I definitely think we'd be better off without Porky's II.

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  3. Re:Anyone notice Thomas != Scalia by mmacdona86 · · Score: 4, Funny

    I think Thomas needs to recuse himself on anything related to pornography :)

  4. How about virtual murder? by Tim+McNerney · · Score: 3, Funny

    It should be illegal for anyone to simulate murder. That would take out a lot of our film makers.