Yes, today we are talking about pornographic films in Los Angeles
County, specifically a law suit that Vivid Entertainment has brought against
the county for a Measure B, which was passed during the last elections. The measure
requires that all actors in pornographic films created in Los Angeles County
must wear condoms, and companies must apply for permits in order to shoot sex
scenes, which will pay for on-set health inspections. According to Huffington
Post and ABC News, Vivid Entertainment and two actors are suing the county,
because they state that the measure violates their second amendment rights and
will place an unnecessary financial burden on their company. They go on to
point out that the sex industry already requires regular STD/HIV testing of
their actors, so there is no reason for the condom requirement or for health
inspections. They have also stated that should Los Angeles County keep the
measure, then the entire pornographic film industry would leave.
A few caveats from me. One, I don’t actually completely hate
pornography. I think that it can be a really useful tool for people to use in
their sex lives. It can also help explore fantasies. I don’t love the
impossible standards of stamina and orgasm that most mainstream films put
forth. I also don’t love how women are often used in films. And I find some
amateur film to be horrifying, but I am not willing to damn an entire industry
for that.
I am a bit confused by the lawsuit, and I know that I
shouldn’t be. If your entire industry is built on people’s bodies, then I don’t
understand how you could oppose a measure that further protects them. I
understand that we all have bottom lines (pun intended) and money to make, so
fine. BUT it’s the pornographic film industry. If one company’s leading actor
or actress becomes ill, then they lose money. I would think that the industry
would want to protect their assets. Also, the public relations coups alone
would be worth it. They could change the image of the industry to one of caring
for their actors. AND, from a public health perspective, the pornographic film
industry should be promoting condom usage. Period.
What do you think about all of this?
-
Lauren, Frustrated about people placing money over health
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