Are You A Child Pornographer?

September, 1991

Can the FBI raid your home on account of the books you own? Can the police shut down a library or museum or research institute because it contains publications the state rules impermissible?As of November 29, 1990, when George Bush signed the Comprehensive Crime Act, the answer to those questions is yes. Buried in that legislation is a clause making it a felony to knowingly possess three or more books, magazines, videos or other matters that visually depict persons younger than 18 "engaging...

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