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Originally Posted by scottybuzz
I have argued my point. My point would probably be favourable to those outside the industry, the majority, as they have no money to lose.
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Those same people outside the industry are the ones trying to shut us down entirely, or are unable to properly keep their children from accessing porn so naturally they'll agree with you. They simply don't understand the big picture (or don't care) and/or the technology already available. That, or our industry is simply considered evil and shouldn't exist anyways.
Imagine the uproar from church groups if legislation was proposed to end tax free status for the church. It wouldn't be acceptable. Why? Because they'd have a vested interest, and "Money to lose".
Why should we be any different when it comes to protecting OUR interests... and remember, we ALREADY pay taxes.
Continuing to raise the "Sin" taxes, or finding new and creative ways to create new tax revenues will continue to be acceptable to those on the outside of our industry, much the same as it would be for most of us if they started taxing the church.
P.S. As I've said before, if they want to pass .xxx for profit, then just admit to it. They can't, because the support you say they have from outsiders would vanish from all but the hardliners. Lying about what .xxx will achieve gains more public sympathy and the politicians try to further their own careers by catering TO that sympathy. The REAL facts are, noone (including us here) want children subjected to porn, but those with ANY knowledge on the subject, know .xxx will never work as advertised.