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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1980
Page
8
A young woman with a history background visited three adult book stores in Aiken County and critiqued the magazines movies and publications. She said the wide open images were offensive yet some materials might have utility and noted The Advocate as the most purposeful read.
The Nixon commissioned Commission on Obscenity and Pornography reviewed studies from psychiatrists and educators and found that exposure to explicit material yields only short term increases in sexual activity, not lasting changes in behavior. It notes minor crime links but asserts juvenile offender rates did not rise with more pornography availability. Sheriff Paul D. Grant of Aiken County questions broader crime impact.
The CDL campaign against adult book stores in Aiken County gains support from Rev. Robert E. James and Rollins. They urge action to restrict sale of graphic material, plan two summer meetings with legislators, and considerStorefront actions in the fall while emphasizing public protection and community standards.
Brady argues adult book stores should face community focused rules. He says materials will be available via magazines and retail chains despite closures. He cites first and fourteenth amendment rights and tax revenue as reasons to keep these businesses open. He welcomes dialogue with community leaders on store operations.
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