Boris the Spider:

[wednes]

One of my non-lj buddies and I have been arguing about Pete Townsend and his being investigated by SY for possibly having some kiddie porn. Pete though, has been outspoken on being against child porn for many years, as he beleives he was messed with by his mentally ill grandmother. He is also writing his autobiography...so he claims that he was on those sites for research. Obviously kiddie porn is gross and wrong, but should going to a website really be a crime? I think not.

The sick jerk-off taking pics of kids as sex objects and posting them should be arrested, prosecuted, and kept far away from children. But, just going to a website, even if you pay, should never, ever be a crime in this country. (Pete is in England, but still).

My buddy says that child porn is wrong, period. And anyone who looks at it should go to jail. He also threw his best of Pete, and Quadrophenia CD's in the trash...which I think it ridiculous. I also think if that is his attitude, he is a hypocrite if he doesn't also get rid of Stones, Zepplin, Peter Paul and Mary, The Doors, and any other band with a member who has had sex with an underage girl. He doesn't seem to agree with that part though.

Tell me, am I being silly? Is he? I need outside opinions...

Comments

[uterdic.livejournal.com]

As many problems that the two of you have been having over this topic, yes, I think you're both taking it a bit far. You've also heard me say this. Can't you both just know you have different feelings on the topic, and leave it at that? There are plenty of albums or movies I won't see or buy because I don't agree with something the artist has done. I might even throw them away if I felt strongly enough about it. But that's my decision to make, and no one elses. It's my stuff, and I'll throw it away if I like.

Now, from his standpoint, yeah it's a bit weird, but not an uncommon belief. But why is it bothering you so much? I only somewhat agree with your stand, and I refuse to get into it with you because this topic is not what our friendship is based on. I have friends with radically different political and religious views, but their still my friends, some of my best friends.

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[wednes.livejournal.com]

yes well, that's all fine.
But he needs to admit he's a jerk.

And those CD's should have neded up at my house, not in the stupid trash can.

Besides, if I was being a total hypocrite I would expect a good friend to tell me.