Diane Feinstein (circa 1995), Mayor Bloomberg and Sam Donaldson self-righteously denounce guns. Also, did you know that porn allegedly hurts short-term memory? Find out Stephen Green’s response to this interesting tidbit, plus all the other wacky internet items, on this Week in Blogs episode. H/T PJTV
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The porn industry failed this week in its bid to stop Measure B — the Los Angeles County Condom Initiative. Voters, by a margin of 55 to 45 percent, passed the initiative requiring XXX performers to wear condoms for their sex scenes. The measure also will set up a squad of health inspectors to periodically drop by the movie sets — unannounced — to enforce the requirement.
What next? Porn vows it won’t take the setback lying down. Some industry leaders are considering whether to vacate Los Angeles County and the San Fernando Valley that has long been the industry’s home. Where might they go? Neighboring Riverside and Ventura counties have been mentioned as possibilities. Another option: New Hampshire, where XXX filming is permitted. Guess that would put a new twist on the state’s motto: Live Free or Die.
(EDITOR’S NOTE: This video has vanished from YouTube. In its absence, here’s a look at the Measure B election from Reason.TV).
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One of the most controversial ballot initiatives up for vote in the Nov. 6 election would require actors in porn movies shot in Los Angeles County to wear condoms and practice safe sex on camera. AIDS activists support the proposed measure while porn industry officials say it’s overly intrusive and harmful to their business. Reason TV takes an in-depth look at one of the most heated – and divisive – regulatory battles ever put to a vote.
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The porn industry backs Obama 5-1. “Ah, no surprise there,” says pundit Stephen Green. “Everyone in that business is used to getting professionally screwed.” Also find out who told the biggest lie of the week — Vice President Joe Biden, Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) or First Lady Michelle Obama? Green brings you all this, and the latest on the Benghazi attacks, in this Week in Blogs.
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