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Judge Won't Turn Off Vibrator Ban
The Indy Channel ^
| February 16, 2007
| AP
Posted on 02/16/2007 8:05:09 AM PST by Abathar
Sex Toy Ban Has Wiggle Room Before Starting
The buzz in Alabama this week was over a vibrator ruling.
A federal appeals court ruled that the state's ban on sex toys is constitutional.
But the adult playthings won't be disappearing immediately. The state attorney general's office has agreed not to enforce the law pending further appeals.
The appeals court held that the state legislature could ban sex toy sales in the interest of preserving public morality. Sherri Williams, who owns the Pleasures adult toy shops in Huntsville and Decatur, is among those who challenged the law.
She said she's disappointed the court made it's ruling on Valentine's Day. The decision, dated Wednesday, was released Thursday.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:05:10 AM PST
by
Abathar
To: Abathar
A federal appeals court ruled that the state's ban on sex toys is constitutional On what grounds?
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:06:16 AM PST
by
misterrob
(Jack Bauer/Chuck Norris 2008)
To: misterrob
I don't know, I am trying to figure out which amendment covers them.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:08:55 AM PST
by
Abathar
(Proudly catching hell for posting without reading the article since 2004)
To: Abathar
Whoever is wanting more government into our lives must have a stick up there butt. I mean come on. I am as conservative as the next, but if they want to order sex toys to enhance their marriage or for whatever else then I could care less. Does Alabama not have more important things to worry about. How about fixing their horrible education standards. Now that would be a start.
To: Abathar
I bet O'Reilly covers this.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:10:01 AM PST
by
isthisnickcool
(Have you seen Rick Perry's brain? Neither has he!)
To: Abathar
This whole support of the Nanny State is really becoming a disturbing reality. I see what's happening here. While the Democrats are focusing the general public on the war debate, the rest of the government is taking away small freedoms, one at a time. Sadly, I am guessing those on this panel that made this judgement probably consider themselves conservative. ::sigh::
To: napscoordinator
I completely agree. I know this got put in chat, but to be honest it has far reaching effects in other things as well.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:11:40 AM PST
by
Abathar
(Proudly catching hell for posting without reading the article since 2004)
To: Abathar
Meanwhile, cucumbers are still legal.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:16:05 AM PST
by
Niteranger68
(Point your toilets towards Mecca!)
To: Abathar
The opinion can be read
here.
Public morality remains a legitimate rational basis for the challenged legislation even after the Lawrence decision.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:21:22 AM PST
by
Kryptonite
(Keep Democrats Out of Power!)
To: RacerF150
"Meanwhile, cucumbers are still legal"LOL, so are zucchini.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:28:36 AM PST
by
#1CTYankee
(That's right, I have no proof. So what of it??)
To: #1CTYankee
They can have my vibrator when they pry it from my COLD DEAD HANDS...
Signed....
H Clinton
Washington DC...
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:31:54 AM PST
by
Yorlik803
( When are we going to draw a line a say"this far and no farther")
To: #1CTYankee
I don't think I would want to meet the woman who knew anything about that...
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:32:37 AM PST
by
misterrob
(Jack Bauer/Chuck Norris 2008)
To: Kryptonite
There is no constitutional right to sexual privacy? Hmm, tell me where it reads in the constitution where it says that Congress has the right to limit the behavior of consenting adults? It doesn't. It leaves it up to the states but again, why is it that the state has the right to dictate the private lives of its citizens when the actions are consenting and between adults?
This is one of those instances where the behaviors might be unattractive or over-the-top for some but giving the state that sort of power over people's lives is troubling.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:38:27 AM PST
by
misterrob
(Jack Bauer/Chuck Norris 2008)
To: Abathar
I thought this thread would generate a bit more buzz.
To: Yorlik803
Good one, you could add a few others including a guy from Massachusetts.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:50:46 AM PST
by
#1CTYankee
(That's right, I have no proof. So what of it??)
To: misterrob
I don't think I would want to meet the woman who knew anything about that."Now who doesn't want to meet Rosie?
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:51:40 AM PST
by
#1CTYankee
(That's right, I have no proof. So what of it??)
To: Yorlik803
Here's a picture of the Hillary R. Clinton model vibrator:
To: misterrob
Read the decision. There is no fundamental right to sexual privacy. The SCOTUS declined to go that far in
Lawrence.
As long as the legislation bears some relation to some legitimate end, it will be upheld. Here, the legitimate end is public morality. Kinda refreshing to see those two words again in a legal opinion.
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posted on
02/16/2007 8:54:46 AM PST
by
Kryptonite
(Keep Democrats Out of Power!)
To: Kryptonite
I don't think this law ever gets enforced except when large "Sex Toys" signs are posted on roadways. Years and years ago I remember Spencer Gifts at the mall had vibrators for sale.
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posted on
02/16/2007 9:17:03 AM PST
by
Monterrosa-24
( ...even more American than a French bikini and a Russian AK-47.)
To: Monterrosa-24
I believe you. It's like if a burglar really wants to get into a building - he'll find a way. People will still be able to get their toys, one way or another.
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posted on
02/16/2007 9:59:18 AM PST
by
Kryptonite
(Keep Democrats Out of Power!)
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