No Difference Between Bailing Out Porn and Auto Industries???

This blog was a letter that I responded to someone who made a comment on this blog and thought there was no difference when it came to bailing out the porn industry and the auto industry. I thought it would be beneficial to enter it.

In response to your questions I can respond different ways. To just get this out of the way…theologically…porn, in and of itself is sin. It comes from the Greek word “pornea” which means fornication. Jesus said if you look with lust at someone you committed adultery in your heart (Matthew 5:28). Cars in and of itself is not sin. The purpose of a car is to get you from one place to another to carry you or your stuff faster than a horse.

Second…porn contributes to the moral decline of the world. Since pornography entered the world, the moral decline has never been so great then now. There has been an increase of rape, sexual violence, child molesting, abortion, and divorce each year. I have talked with men…fathers, who have actually lusted after their own daughters because of their addiction to pornography. But what do you see on TV, news, and video stores? I’m not just talking about porn in magazine or video either. What about HBO, Showtime, have dipped into pornography in shows like Real Sex, with each episode pushing the limits of the last. Every porn has someone’s daughter in it. Somewhere down the line there is a mother and father who raised the girl or boy. They went to school, played sports, and opened presents at birthday parties. Think the government is not influenced by the porn industry? Did you know that the legal age of consent in Hawaii is 14? Your daughter is 14…right? How would you feel the government saying it’s ok for a 50 year old man to have sex with your daughter…your little girl? It’s also demeaning to women…and gives the wrong idea of what love is to our youth in this country. Do you know any cars that have contributed to the moral decline of this country? I can’t think of any off the top of my head…but if you know of any…let me know.

Third…porn has contributed to the health decline of the world. Psychologically, porn stars and prostitutes have suffered post traumatic stress disorders, depression, impulse Control Disorders, substance abuse, bipolar disorders and the list goes on. Not only that, but they also have contracted Aids, Venereal Diseases of all kinds, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Other health issues like ruptures and torn internal muscles, cancer, not being able to produce children, sterility, impotence, and not to mention death…self inflicted or otherwise. I have not heard of cars inflicting psychological trauma, health issues, and people who can’t get it up regarding the making of cars, or using of cars within the normal use of them.

Fourth…porn is addictive. It’s visually stimulating, and has caused the breakups and divorce of many couples regarding it. Enough is not enough when it comes to porn. You are constantly pushing the threshold. Before I became a Christian I was addicted to porn. I would sit in front of the VCR / Internet for hours. At least 4 hours a day while my relationship with my fiancé suffered in the process. Not only that…to make matters worse…she became addicted to porn as well because of me and looking to act out fantasies of ours with other people. Is that a healthy relationship? No, it’s not in the least. It’s not what God intended marriage to be. How many years I lost with her I can never get back because of what porn has done to my life. Can a car be addictive? I don’t know. I’m sure it depends upon the person. But it’s not as widespread and devastating as porn. You can at least agree with me on that.

Fifth…the country will not have an economic collapse because there is no porn. You don’t need porn to get to work, raise a family, and help businesses survive. It’s not a necessity of life. Your car on the other hand is. You need it to get to work, cart your wife and kids around, get groceries, and take people to the hospital and to school. It’s a need…not a want. You can’t ride a bicycle in Iowa now when it’s -5 degrees. If you do you need your head examined. Yes we would have used cars…but for how long? If the auto industry collapses…so does the factories making the parts to fix the used cars. The auto parts industries would not be able to survive without having new cars to make.

Sixth…porn is not regulated. Yes, there are age restrictions to the making and buying of porn (thank heavens for that). But, the health aspects of it is not. It’s not mandated to be tested before making a movie. It’s certainly not regulated in strip clubs, and prostitution (which is illegal). The government does not receive any taxes from the making of porn (an official porn tax). To be honest I don’t see them doing that. The auto industry is regulated. With restrictions on emissions, gas consumption, safety standards, and others I’m sure not off the top of my head. The government does receive taxes from the car industry (luxury taxes), and licenses to drive and operate them. They need to be insured, and also registered.

When you buy porn…what are your feelings toward it? Do you want to tell everyone of your new purchase? Do you want to share in your experiences with using it, tell your mother about it? Not really huh. I’d be horrified to tell my mother my porn stories. When you buy a new car…how is your feelings toward it? You want to tell everyone about it…right? “Lets take a ride?” “Check it out.” Makes you feel good right? You bet. My first car I wanted to whole world to know…and I was proud of it too. Porn…not so proud. In fact…I’m quite embarrassed.

Now with all industries…porn or car…as the technology advances…these industries need to get with the times. Back in the day of Hustler Magazine, there was no internet, or home video to choose from. As the technology changes…those old technologies fade out. Now with high-speed internet a person doesn’t need to leave their house, or pay for it. Why look at stilled images and photographs when you can have sound and visuals right in the privacy (and speed) of your own home for free. It’s just a click away. The same goes with the newspaper industry (which also wants a bail out), while I can go on the internet and get the news for free. It’s an old technology…and I don’t agree with bailing out the newspaper (and other old technology) out. They need to come up with new solutions to the problem. Innovation is the key!

This is how I feel. I hope you read all this, and I know it’s a lot. I don’t know how else to say it, without speaking to you. Take care. Thanks for reading and I hope you and your family are very well.