Praise the Lord and pass the double-A batteries
I was unaware that in the grand state of Texas it was illegal to buy a dildo. Until today–yessss! Also, contrary to what I had expected, the law first banning the sale of sex toys was enacted in the 1970s–it’s not some weird holdover statute still on the books from the era of Sam Houston. Although I want to harp on all the reasons why this law is ridiculous, how the evangelical movement and backlash against the hedonism of the 1960s (i.e. women’s liberation, abortion, the civil rights movement, the Pill, Stonewall, you name it) began around this time, how there’s no end of the lengths to which some people will go to control women’s (and other men’s!) sexual pleasure, the missionary position, and the fact that it’s 2008 and the law has JUST been recognized as bogus, I will simply offer my congratulations to the good citizens of Texas who are now free to enjoy themselves without the worry of possible prosecution as a sex offender. (Side note: how do you catch someone masturbating unless you’re riding the subway in New York City?)
And might I add how heartily glad I am to have grown up in a state other than Texas.
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February 15th, 2008 at 10:02 am
You’ve seen people masturbating on the subway? Do tell!
February 25th, 2008 at 6:45 pm
FYI, in Michigan “performing oral sex on an exposed and erect penis” is a misdemenor crime, as is two unmarried people of the opposite sex being in a hotel room.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:54 pm
That is unfortunate; however, you have just armed me with a wonderful excuse.
February 25th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
Additionally, might I add (in response to you, PB) that if you utilize public transportation long enough in any city, you will eventually see someone either urinating or masturbating. Most of us generally see it as creepy and disgusting in this context, not titillating.
February 26th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Oh, I have no doubt it is creepy, as I imagine it is done by creepy looking people. The same gentleman you’d likely find on “To Catch A Predator.” I just imagine it would be quite an experience to behold.