[Mr. Jeeves]

Pornography is tearing apart the very fabric of our society.

Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart. The author's entire thesis is backwards.

[Taliesan]

Pornography is causing nothing. It is the manifestation of an already dead culture. It flourishes because the country wants it.

America will continue down the road of decadence until a disaster or a war wrings the effete hedonism out of the culture, by force.

[disclaimer]

Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart. The author's entire thesis is backwards

I agree

[superiorslots]

"Adult bookstores outnumber McDonald's restaurants in the United States by a margin of at least three to one"


BULLSH*T!! Every highway exit has a McDonalds. I don't see 3 porno shops at every highway exit. One every so often though.

[cryptical]

You have to agree that pornography is a fabric softener for society, something like a societal Bounce.

[inquest]

Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart.

As is often the case with societal matters, it's both a symptom and a cause.

[Carry_Okie]

Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart. The author's entire thesis is backwards.

Ever heard of a positive feedback loop?

[BigAzzHam]

If you find it offensive, don't look at it.

[nmh]

You are right. It is a symptom. Pornography is NOT the root cause of our societal decay.

What should also be emphasized is many "Christians" are addicted to pornography as well. Lack of discipline can cause all kinds of problems as well as lip service when it comes to devotion of the Judeo Christian God.

[redangus]

It is simply a symptom not the cause.

[votelife]

agreed.

Pornography is tearing apart the very fabric of our society.
Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart. The author's entire thesis is backwards.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

I agree with your judgement that porn is a symptom of an underlying pathology i.e. decadence-the need for ever greater stimulation in order to maintain the feeling of aliveness.

[Antoninus]

Wrong: it's a symptom of the very fabric of our society falling apart. The author's entire thesis is backwards.

No. He's right, and you are partially right at the same time. Our society's morals are in major decline. But porn is more than just a symptom--it's an accelerant. It's like spraying gasoline on a house that already on fire.