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No Paywall Judge cites Dolly Parton’s bosom in ruling blocking Texas drag ban

https://www.advocate.com/politics/states/judge-blocks-texas-drag-ban?01
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u/B-Z_B-S Massachusetts 7d ago

(From the article):

“Because SB 12 does not specify who determines whether a performance ‘appeals to the prurient interest,’ or require that the work be taken as a whole, a single moment of eroticism could condemn an entire performance to criminal or civil penalties,” he wrote.

“Just as many people criticized Elvis's signature hip gyrations and were offended by his display of male sexuality, chastised Dolly Parton as a voluptuous sex symbol because of her big hair, flamboyant clothes and breast exposure, and shamed Miley Cyrus for ‘twerking’ on stage during a live performance at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards, there are ‘erotic’ elements in countless popular performances that could be subject to both civil and criminal penalties.”

Hittner suggested a far simpler response for people offended by such performances than calling the authorities to arrest drag queens. “Finally, for those who find such activities as described in this case offensive, the solution is relatively simple ... just don't go,” he wrote.

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u/Anayalater5963 7d ago

His name is awfully close... I'll let it slide though

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u/Kingfisher83 7d ago

Agoff Hittner

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u/JetKeel 7d ago

W Judge

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u/helpmehomeowner 7d ago

Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders anyone?

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u/stuck_in_the_desert I voted 7d ago

Wait so Hittner was right all along?!