Monthly Archives: June 2008

Crazy Adult Zoning Laws!

Posted on June 30, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

living dead   I just ran across this today when I was reading my WordPress Tag Surfer. (I love the tag surfer!) It seems that Murfreesboro, Tennessee has recently changed its zoning laws for “adult businesses,” i.e. adult video stores, … Continue reading →

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Why All Those Proposed "Vice Taxes" Are Unconstitutional (With Illustrations!)

Posted on June 29, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

About two months ago I wrote about how proposed taxes on adult businesses and media are unconstitutional because they are a form of “viewpoint discrimination.”  Apparently, most state lawmakers don’t read my blog, because they are continuing to propose variations … Continue reading →

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Yakima Planning Commission Withdraws Proposed Adult Business Restriction

Posted on June 18, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

I take full credit for this victory.  It’s good to know that my blog is making a difference.

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Does God Need Protection from Vibrators?

Posted on June 14, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

Earlier this week I wrote about youth pastor Jeremy White and his foolish crusade against an adult novelty retailer in Vacaville, California. The next day, I read Ruth Neustifter’s entry in The Explorer’s Blog about opposition by St. Agnes Catholic … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Jeremy White

Posted on June 10, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

For those who are not familiar with the current situation in Vacaville, California, here is a brief run down. Recently, a lingerie store called “Secrets Boutique” opened in Vacaville. There are conflicting reports regarding whether the store also sells adult … Continue reading →

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Miller v. California Part 1: What Community Standards?

Posted on June 8, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

 Those who followed the Max Hardcore trial probably noticed that the issue of “community standards” came up a lot. The defense team wanted an expansive definition of “community” based on the idea that the internet has made the “local community” … Continue reading →

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Max Hardcore Found Guilty.

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

Great.  Yet another reason to vote Democratic this fall. Save the Supreme Court!

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Myths about the Max Hardcore Obscenity Trial

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Brent E. Dyer

FirstAmendment             Things have been pretty busy for me lately, with exciting trips to places like Lufkin and Beaumont, so I haven’t been able to obsessively follow the Max Hardcore obscenity trial down in Tampa. … Continue reading →

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