The fact that so many people have tried to normalize and celebrate porn means it's become easier for teens to access.
"Pornhub laws" requiring age verification to enter the web site are no different than requiring a verified ID to purchase alcohol or cigarettes. It's not a violation of free speech to raise the threshold to ensure minors are safe. Yet this small legal requirement has been so effective, Pornhub has left some states and sued others over it. Lawmakers often earn a bad reputation for over-regulation or putting laws on the books that are petty and useless. This is not one of those laws.
Porn is a force that is so far-reaching and powerful, it's difficult to contain. Acknowledging its awful effects, rather than pretending it's just harmless sexy fun, is the first step in preventing addiction, especially for teens. Other states should consider passing similar versions of the"Pornhub law" to make it even harder for kids to log on. Porn is not a net good for society; it hurts men, women, and families. It's about time our culture and our lawmakers noticed.
Nicole Russell is a mother of four who has worked in Republican politics. Her writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, and the Washington Examiner. She is an opinion columnist at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.
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