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appears that the Oregon Supreme Court has decided that it is legal for people to have sex in public. For that matter, according to this court, any law that prohibits sex in public would be unconstitutional according to the Oregon constitution.
The relevant passage (Article I, Section 8) of the Constitution reads:
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Originally Posted by Oregon Constitution
Section 8. Freedom of speech and press. No law shall be passed restraining the free expression of opinion, or restricting the right to speak, write, or print freely on any subject whatever; but every person shall be responsible for the abuse of this right.—
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The Oregon Supreme Court has decided that people deciding to have sex in public (either with or without pay) are expressing themselves and communicating and therefore any law prohibiting such action would be unconstitutional.
If two people decide to have sex in a city park, they can do so without any criminal reprisal (despite the fact that children are all around the area). They can do so on a street or even in a private business. This is because Oregon, nor its counties or cities can pass any law prohibiting such action. Think about this. If they cannot prohibit sex acts, then they cannot prohibit prostitution, brothels, etc. They also cannot prevent it on any public property (including schools).
Okay, is this a good thing? Do you see the benefit to society outweighing the possible damage to children and others?
-- Jeff
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