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Tokyo Government to Ponder Panty Trade Clampdown
TOKYO (Reuters) - Tokyo's used panty sellers are among the targets of a raft of new regulations to be considered by city lawmakers in an effort to protect minors from the Japanese capital's thriving sex industry.
Finding a way of preventing the lucrative trade in young girls' underwear, which media say can command 10,000 yen ($94) a pair at sex shops, is among recommendations in a report presented to the city on Monday by an advisory body on youth issues. Operators of sidewalk vending machines that dispense pornography are also likely to be asked to ensure that sales are not made to minors by requiring that all machines accept a drivers' license as proof of age. Publishers, as well, may be asked to comply voluntarily with a proposal that they wrap sexually explicit magazines to prevent children from browsing through them at book shops. The proposals also call for a ban on children under 18 entering Internet cafes and karaoke centers between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m., to be enforced with a fine on business owners of up to 300,000 yen ($2,800). "The aim of these proposals is to create a zoning system to keep the world of adults separate from that of children," said Tatsuo Mizuno, a Tokyo government official. "It is the responsibility of adults to do this." Concern about the sexual exploitation of minors, often in exchange for cash or gifts, has grown in Japan in recent years, with many offenders using Internet dating sites to contact children. |
The title made my heart stop.:eek:
Now that I've read the complete story, it's jumping for joy. Thanks Sharni. |
*LOL* Anytime
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Oh darn! First I thought it was a story on another country that has banned PF!
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LOL, Steph.
PF, I can sense your relief all the way from here. :) |
i hate under age kids exploring sex or being sexual abusived by adult. i hate that.
we should protect our kids be safe and get a great education, not selling sex for good:( |
If only the world was as concerned about protecting our children from violence/ violent images as it is about protecting them from sex.
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Loulabelle,
Don't despair. There's a first for everything. |
Your point is well taken Loulabelle, with a note that I find a difference in “protection” and “exploitation”.
:) / :( |
why not protecting young one from adult activities?
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CP - you misunderstand me. I feel children should be protected from exposure (and exploitation PF!) to the world of sex, however, I think that exposure to violence is just as damaging to children and seems to be completely overlooked.
May I remind the world that sex can be a positive and creative experience, and is therefore acceptable among adults. Violence is never acceptable and should not be thought of as a lesser evil when it comes to children. |
Loulabelle
sorry my bad. hehehee |
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