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The Slippery Legal Slope of Cartoon Porn

Posted by timothy on from the in-a-perfect-world-the-topic-would-not-arise dept.

BenFenner writes "Two out of the three Virginia judges involved with Dwight Whorley's case say cartoon images depicting sex acts with children are considered child pornography in the United States. Judge Paul V. Niemeyer noted the PROTECT Act of 2003, clearly states that 'it is not a required element of any offense under this section that the minor depicted actually exists.'"

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  1. He would still be convicted for the obscene e-mail by Fjan11 · · Score: 5, Funny

    TFA states that he was also convicted for obscene e-mails describing sex acts with children. Anybody else find this even more worrying than the pictures?

    I guess this means you can commit a felony by posting a few choice lines on slashdot?

    (Posting anon since I don't want to be associated with this subject, however remotely)

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  2. Re:Disclaimer by Sabz5150 · · Score: 5, Funny

    "What is before you is an Aperture Sciences cube shaped phallus receptacle. I do not recommend utilizing the Aperture Sciences cube shaped phallus receptacle... for the results could be... unpredictable. Oh... I see that you are ignoring me and using the Aperture Sciences cube shaped phallus receptacle anyway. Fine. But will the Aperture Sciences cube shaped phallus receptacle... love you as I do?"

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  3. You're all on report. by This+name+in+use · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm reporting this thread immediately to the DOJ. You are all clearly trying to find loopholes around this important legislation that is vital to protect our cartoons and adults dressed as children.

  4. Re:Uhh, yes it does... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    what is the two year old wearing?