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To: robertpaulsen
Your argument only makes sense if you think it would be OK to have a crack house next door to you, prostitutes walking up and down your sidewalk, and an OTB parlor across the street.

If you don't want them, don't buy them.

This is a false analogy, leading to an illogically false premise.

They are not the same.

The (legal) sale of sex toys is something that is consumed by the individual, for his/her own private use, with no other impact on society. It's uses and functions occur in the home, in private, in what should be well beyond the prying eyes of others, the omnipotent state included.

The ones you have mentioned in your false analogy all impact society because of their public manifestation. They are, in fact (except for OTB), illegal.

Demonstrations like this bring nothing to the table, but rather show you as someone who cannot successfully argue the point you wish to make.

If you really want to win converts to your cause, don't insult our intelligence like this.

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345 posted on 04/24/2006 12:36:24 PM PDT by Chances Are (Whew! It seems I've once again found that silly grin!)
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To: Chances Are
"They are, in fact (except for OTB), illegal."

Yes, and South Carolina wishes to make the sale of sex toys illegal. The proposed law IS analogous to the other existing laws.

"It's uses and functions occur in the home, in private, in what should be well beyond the prying eyes of others, the omnipotent state included."

So you think the law prohibits the use of sex toys in the home? Why are you making this the issue?

The law prohibits the SALE of sex toys. It's right in the title of the article. You don't even have to read the whole article. It's right there for everyone to see. Did you see it?

Then why are you whining about "private use" and "prying eyes" and "in the home"? None of that is affected!

The citizens of South Carolina are free to go out of state to purchase these products or order them online. Who cares? They just don't want them sold in stores.

376 posted on 04/25/2006 5:21:52 AM PDT by robertpaulsen
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