As a sociologist, I'm curious about the cultural interpretations (definitions)
of "crimes."
For example--"Murder" ('Thou shalt not kill') appears to be situational, and
applies only to (certain) homo sapiens. The major religions, in their data,
appear to condone (as Sasan indicates) it. Is that why the term, "Religion is
evil in the blood?"
"Pornography," in a general definition, is a relative term, interpreted
culturally. In Thailand, for example ... well, there are a lot of examples
there. "Child molestation," (as U.S. rules dictate) is very common. Adults
routinely publically fondle pre-pubescent boys. What may be obscenity to some,
may not be so for others.
Norte americanos, seem to have a someone narrow viewpoint of social education,
particularly when it comes to sexual activity.
The idealistic Libertarian believes in "Live, and ("government" should) let
live." That's not an invitation to anarchy, but a statement for individual
freedoms safe from neighbors' intrusions.
Limiting freedom of expression leads to suppression of liberty ... that
eventually gets expressed violently.
I'm reminded of one of my father's expressions--he supported the Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks (or, Best People On Earth):
"There is so much good in the worst of us,
and so much bad in the best of us,
it hardly behooves any of us
to think ill of the rest of us."
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