[seowulf]

Yes, it is; as long as it is crosses state lines and there is a financial transaction taking place. And there's no reason that commerce shouldn't be regulated.

[ishabibble]

This boy Justin and the NYT reporter wrote a book about the boy's experiences. Two things that stand out are the fact that the boy was threatened with exposure by a middle school classmate, so he went to live with his father in Mexico. The Dad helped expand the business and recruited young prostitutes for the shows. Dad did this for the money.

Even more telling is Mom. Justin's Mom has a career. Guess what Mom does?
Why, she is a child sexual abuse counselor. I kid you not.
Mom was shocked, shocked I tell you that her kid was doing such a thing. While she was busy with her career, which is saving children.

I haven't read the book yet, just some in depth articles. There is much more frightening information, such as the disappearance of Justin's fellow "camwhore" friend. Both boys ended up as teenage rent boys, strung out on drugs.
If my kids were still at home, there would be no computer access at all.
It is chilling that all this progress is so very bad for our children.

[Dumb_Ox]

Yes, it is; as long as it is crosses state lines and there is a financial transaction taking place. And there's no reason that commerce shouldn't be regulated.

The Mann Act is a related precedent.

I find it interesting how secular and some religious media focus on the children. Many act as if the porn trade has little effect on adults.