Mitt Romney says pornography is illegal for him, but not for other adults who want to see it. This ignores an important fact. For 350 years in our country pornography was illegal for all adults, whether religious or not.

Civilizations throughout time, whether Eastern or Western, ancient, medieval or modern, have answered that question, "Yes." In the last 50 years, the industry, in its thirst for lust, has overwhelmed the voice of the people. Our attitude nowfi If we can't beat'em, lets join'em. Big money goes into the pockets of church-going businessmen of all religious denominations.

Mitt's position indicates he has readjusted his internal political thermometer to the perquisites of power and empire. When the court took away what had long been each community's decision what to do with pornography, it was just going along with nationalization of everything else -- from education, to welfare to health care.

Reagan resisted the notion and promised to disband the Department of Health, Education and Welfare. He quickly abandoned the idea when he sat on the throne of power. Republicans since haven't given states' rights even a glimmer of a thought. What's on the pay-per-view tonight, honeyfi

Kim Shinkoskey

Woods Cross

This story appeared in The Daily Herald on page A5.