Liberal Democrat rift over porn
Debates over pornography may again cause a rift among Liberal Democrats (UK third party) at their annual conference. Many party activists favor a libertarian policy toward pornography produced by and for consenting adults. One Liberal Democrat MP said: "It is time for a modern approach to pornography. It is about having a sensible attitude that says that if it exploits children or is violent the penalties should be greater. But if it is consenting adults, we should not be trying to limit enjoyment of it. This is the view that most people take on this. So if it's acceptable, why be prudish about it?"
