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Originally Posted by Steve Jordan
So... your state is already banning music with such descriptors, yes? And this is why you are so sure books would be banned? What state is it that's banning music?
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Yes.
Tennessee does have laws banning the sale of certain music to certain ages, based on descriptors. They have laws at various levels regarding rap music, when and where it can be played, and other such things.
A few times, we've had laws introduced and attempted at the state legislature regarding these things, and they're getting closer and closer.
I remember a few municipalities outlawing the showing of "Brokeback Mountain" when it was in theatres before 9PM. (There are already laws on the books banning children outright from R rated movies in many areas, and banning them from attending movies without their parents in the entire state.)
This is a red state. A very red state.
And I'd rather not give them more things to do and more ways to outlaw things here.
Plus, Steve, you're an author. Pretend for a moment that your books were banned here based on content descriptors. Would you pay a fine from this state for distribution of your books here against the law?