In Hawaii, you pay the State Government for PRON!

[red-beard]

Lawmakers in Hawaii have introduced legislation that would require internet users to pay a one-time $20 fee to gain access to online pornography. The money collected would be deposited into a fund to help fight human trafficking and the exploitation of children.

The state has three measures up for consideration, including t

https://www.click2houston.com/news/national/hawaii-wants-to-block-porn-sites

[pwd72s]

In Oregon, all hard liquor outlets are state owned. There is also the lottery. So, it controls liquor and gambling. Pot now legal here, with government getting a huge cut. Next I can only assume it will get into prostitution.

Government...fighting organized crime through competition.

[red-beard]

When do they go into state owned Prostitution?

[red-beard]

Imagine a Hobson's choice system...

[WPOZZZ]

Originally Posted by red-beard

When do they go into state owned Prostitution?

That was during WW2. The politicians were "in bed" with the madams.

[john70t]

A 'tax' on air itself.

(or rather a means to control)

[Brando]

I could see this being fought on a 1A grounds. Effectively censorship by pay wall.

But also, who pays for porn anymore? How will they police it?

[dad911]

Good luck blocking it.

I didn't see a reliable way when my kids were young.