The Guardian view on pornography: the Obscene Publications Act needs an update | Editorial
GuardianMAR 10
The Bonnie Blue documentary exposes how unregulated online porn harms women and children. This extreme content isn't feminist empowerment but instead late-stage capitalist exploitation disguised as liberation. More regulation is necessary.
While off-putting for many, Billinger's choices are her own and adults should be allowed access to such. Yet the OSA's selective enforcement exposes the law as censorship disguised as child protection — restricting free speech while failing its stated purpose.
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