Where do I get that reporter?
So, today I wake up and am watching the news.
Not that I like to, but there isn't really much on as I am about to leave for
work.
Mat Lauer was discussing the finer details of the Michael Jackson case with one of their remote reporters. I found the conversation interesting as the reporter began to regail that in this case, Michael Jackson had not (and I am paraphrasing here because I don't have the exact quote" .... demonstrated any of the behavior indicative of a child molester. Typically one would find kiddie porn downloaded from the internet and the like. It was at this point that Matt Lauer pointed out that there had been pictures of naked children found - to which the reported responded - yes, but that it wasn't kiddie porn.
Now - excuse me for having to point this out. BUT, apparently this reporter hasn't really looked around at the climate of the society today. Nor does he have an understanding of what our government uses as a definition of child pornography, according to U.S. Title 18, Part I, Chapter 110, Section 2256 the definitions are:
"Minor" means any person under the age of 18 (eighteen years)
"Sexually Explicit Conduct" means actual or simulated lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person
The key phrases here are "minor" and "actual or simulated lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person". Now while the photographs may not have been lascivious - but they were definitely of a nude minor, according to both reporters. So, if the field reporter is making judgements as to whether or not the pictures constitute something of a lascivious nature - then he is reporting more than just the news, he is reporting his opinion - especially since most Congressmen cannot agree on what is lascivious.
One thing almost all agree upon however, is that if you have nude pictures of a minor - you are guilty of child pornography. No ifs, ands or buts.
And - have you read what Alberto Gonzales (DOJ) says about porn these days? I'll just leave it at that.
Mat Lauer was discussing the finer details of the Michael Jackson case with one of their remote reporters. I found the conversation interesting as the reporter began to regail that in this case, Michael Jackson had not (and I am paraphrasing here because I don't have the exact quote" .... demonstrated any of the behavior indicative of a child molester. Typically one would find kiddie porn downloaded from the internet and the like. It was at this point that Matt Lauer pointed out that there had been pictures of naked children found - to which the reported responded - yes, but that it wasn't kiddie porn.
Now - excuse me for having to point this out. BUT, apparently this reporter hasn't really looked around at the climate of the society today. Nor does he have an understanding of what our government uses as a definition of child pornography, according to U.S. Title 18, Part I, Chapter 110, Section 2256 the definitions are:
"Minor" means any person under the age of 18 (eighteen years)
"Sexually Explicit Conduct" means actual or simulated lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person
The key phrases here are "minor" and "actual or simulated lascivious exhibition of the genitals or pubic area of any person". Now while the photographs may not have been lascivious - but they were definitely of a nude minor, according to both reporters. So, if the field reporter is making judgements as to whether or not the pictures constitute something of a lascivious nature - then he is reporting more than just the news, he is reporting his opinion - especially since most Congressmen cannot agree on what is lascivious.
One thing almost all agree upon however, is that if you have nude pictures of a minor - you are guilty of child pornography. No ifs, ands or buts.
And - have you read what Alberto Gonzales (DOJ) says about porn these days? I'll just leave it at that.
Posted: Fri - June 3, 2005 at 07:47 PM If this blog entry was of use to you, why not show your appreciation by donating to support the site? Just click on the MAKE A DONATION button on the right hand side of the page! It's all handled by PAYPAL.
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Quick Links
Calendar
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
Categories
Archives
XML/RSS Feed
Current Poll
Donations via PAYPAL
Donate to support the site!
Statistics
Total entries in this blog:
Total entries in this category:
Published On: Aug 30, 2006 06:55 AM
Total entries in this category:
Published On: Aug 30, 2006 06:55 AM