Pornography in America has been a big issue ever since the Pilgrims tried to ban it in 1620. OK, I could be wrong, but it's been around a while. One of the problems is that nobody can successfully define what pornography is. The best definition I've ever heard came from the man (I assume) who said "I know it when I see it."
Because of this, and many other factors, any attempt to ban pornography will be about as successful as alcohol prohibition or the "war on drugs" The real answer people gotta censor themselves, and leave everyone else alone. When I was growing up, pornography took the form of photos in magazines, books, and movies. Now it can be found, if you know where to look, on the computer, possibly even a cell phone. Also depending on the your own definition, you can find it on your own TV set.
Not everyone sees pornography as a problem. With the passage of time, it's becoming more accepted and part of the mainstream of entertainment. No more plain brown wrappers anymore! There are places where pornography is not accepted, like the workplace and public places, and so forth, but the fact still remains that anyone so inclined can get an eyeful at any time. And it's easier now than ever before.
Is that a good or bad thing? I don't know for sure. I just know that as far as I go, I try to avoid it as much as possible. I sure don't go out of my way to find it. In my younger days, I was curious about such things. Now, I know all I need to! Some have told me that it's "normal" to look for that kind of stimulation, and perhaps it is. I want something better than normal! I call myself to live under a higher set of principles. The temptation to treat the opposite gender as objects of lust is strong. It's a struggle, but one I take on willingly. Part of being human is struggling with our imperfection.
God be with you and do the best you can!
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