Porn report incomplete
A report has been published by a Harvard researcher claiming that, based on ZIP code and use data, Utah is the highest in per capita online pornography consumption. Having done substantial research on pornography consumption in Utah, I note that the report fails to account for:
The very high percentage of Utah residents who are computer savvy and use the Internet.
The fact that hard-copy pornography is relatively difficult to find in Utah compared to other states.
The fact that many pornography companies will not ship into Utah because of its laws.
Extraordinarily tight laws and regulations on hard-copy pornography and the comparative zealousness with which they are pursued at the state and municipal level.
If pornography use, in all its forms, were included in the study, I highly doubt Utah would show up.
Cheryl B. Preston, J. Reuben Clark Law School
Brigham Young University
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