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Just an observation. Porn, whether you like it or not, is a HUGE industry, which brings California LOTS of money in taxes, jobs, and more. There is a lot of money spent in California, and a lot of people living there and spending their money there because of this industry.
Now, California, with all it's problems, over 25 Billion deficit in it's budget, has chosen to further drive away income with it's actions.
Additionally, estimates are the porn industry brings in over 12 BILLION dollars.
It seems to me, whether or not I agree with pornography, the forced eviction of that kind of income during a time where every penny counts, seems like cutting of your nose to spite your face.
As for the end of the article, it brings drugs, prostitution and stds.. They are already rampant all over.
As citizen of Arizona, I look forward to formerly California based porn companies achieving market penetration locally despite stiff competition elsewhere.
California does not create a hospitable business environment, no matter what the field. Many companies are making the move from CA to AZ. I say, "Come on over, just don't film the "money shot" in my hot tub."
As far as I know, anti-porn advocates were unable to get any legislation passed at the state level. Unless that's changed, the regulation in question is a Los Angeles city ordinance. So there likely will be some moves to California cities, outside of LA; as well as to other states such as Arizona and Florida. Florida already has a fairly large porn production industry. It will, undoubtedly, drive some porn production underground, where performers will utilize neither testing nor condoms...leaving them completely vulnerable to STD transmission.
The idea of legally mandated condom use, is a solution in search of a problem. Industry mandated testing has led to HIV/AIDS rates within the straight porn industry, which are lower than the rates within the general population. Even less-severe STDs have had similar or lower rates among straight porn performers in comparison to the general public.
Shelley Luben, who is quoted in the Fox story, is a former b-level porn actress who became an Evangelical Christian. Luben has been notoriously "flexible" with the truth concerning her experiences within the industry. As for her suggestion that porn producers will "recruit young women in Phoenix", they won't need to do any recruiting. There are hundreds of young women who flock to LA routinely for the express purpose of becoming porn stars. Whether one considers that a good or a bad reality is a legitimate discussion; however, it makes little difference whether that happens in LA, Miami, or Phoenix.
Just an observation. Porn, whether you like it or not, is a HUGE industry, which brings California LOTS of money in taxes, jobs, and more. There is a lot of money spent in California, and a lot of people living there and spending their money there because of this industry.
Now, California, with all it's problems, over 25 Billion deficit in it's budget, has chosen to further drive away income with it's actions.
Additionally, estimates are the porn industry brings in over 12 BILLION dollars.
It seems to me, whether or not I agree with pornography, the forced eviction of that kind of income during a time where every penny counts, seems like cutting of your nose to spite your face.
As for the end of the article, it brings drugs, prostitution and stds.. They are already rampant all over.
cool, I have a great location off Loop 101 near ASU if any of the girls need a crash pad
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