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Pornography is but a form of temptation. Like every other form of temptation, pornography in itself is not a bad thing. However, this does not mean that it should be condoned. While that in itself is not bad, its effects are. As is stated in Encarta's definition of pornography, it is "films, magazines, writings, photographs, or other materials that are sexually explicit and intended to arouse sexual excitement in their audience."

Sexual arousal begets sexual gratification. This is where the bad things start. This is the point where crimes of passion are committed: adultery, rape, sexual harassment, incest. These crimes are what alarmed the authorities and triggered the banning of the said materials.

Banning pornography is a noble idea, however, not a very practical one. First of all, sex is a part of human nature. Even if pornography no longer abounds, fact would remain that humans are sexual beings by nature. They would keep finding ways to satisfy their sexual needs, whether......

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