Express Yourself

[Torog]

Express Yourself

By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, Oct 13, 2005

You can now open a business in the state of Oregon that includes live sex acts as part of your inventory. You might call it "Vinny's Deli and Sex Act Cabaret," or "Miss Sally's Spa and Kama Sutra Emporium." That's because the Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled 5 to 1 that telling a business it cannot have a live sexual exposition on its premises is a violation of freedom of expression under the Oregon Constitution.
Incredibly, the Oregon Supreme Court believes that the state or local governments have no right to limit sexual "expression" in a public place. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled time and again that authorities do have a right to regulate expression when it collides with public safety or community standards. You can't have sex on your front lawn even though you are "expressing" yourself on private property because that expression would violate a societal norm.

But the Oregon Supreme Court doesn't seem to care about society. That state now has doctor-assisted suicide (being challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court as we speak), some of the nation's most lenient drug laws including almost total access to medical marijuana (have a headache, forget aspirin, here's a brownie), and now live sex at a saloon near you.

But don't do any cigarette smoking in that saloon. That's been banned in Oregon, and it's also illegal to pump your own gas. Apparently, smoking and filling up your vehicle are not expressive enough for these dopey judges.

The driving force behind the sex in public deal was, no surprise, the ACLU, which filed a friend of the court brief egging the Oregon judges on. The ACLU is big on expression, as long as it doesn't involve singing Christmas carols. Yes, you do have this right: the ACLU is bullish on public displays of sex, but bearish on public displays of the baby Jesus.

A person from Lithuania might think this is a humor column, that I must be joking. I'm not. This is exactly what's going on in Oregon and with the ACLU.

I'm not analyzing this from a moral point of view; the live sex act thing isn't all that important, in the vast scheme of things. Nevada has legal prostitution in rural areas, and the state has not crumbled. But the perversion of Oregon's state constitution is troubling.

Freedom of expression as defined by the founding fathers is a concept subject to time, manner and place limitations. Laws against hate speech, disturbing the peace, public lewdness and scores of other "expressions" are enforced daily in order to impose some order in a nation of 300 million people. The judges in Oregon understand that, but don't like it - so they have decided to erase societal boundaries under the banner of freedom.

This is where the nation is headed under the secular-progressive jihad that is being waged all over America. With apologies to Home Depot, you can do it - the ACLU can help. It has been said that freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. But if we lose all standards of behavior, are we really free?

[hempity]

Express Yourself

By: Bill O'Reilly for BillOReilly.com
Thursday, Oct 13, 2005

You can now open a business in the state of Oregon that includes live sex acts as part of your inventory. You might call it "Vinny's Deli and Sex Act Cabaret," or "Miss Sally's Spa and Kama Sutra Emporium." That's because the Oregon Supreme Court recently ruled 5 to 1 that telling a business it cannot have a live sexual exposition on its premises is a violation of freedom of expression under the Oregon Constitution.
Incredibly, the Oregon Supreme Court believes that the state or local governments have no right to limit sexual "expression" in a public place. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled time and again that authorities do have a right to regulate expression when it collides with public safety or community standards. You can't have sex on your front lawn even though you are "expressing" yourself on private property because that expression would violate a societal norm.

But the Oregon Supreme Court doesn't seem to care about society. That state now has doctor-assisted suicide (being challenged in the U.S. Supreme Court as we speak), some of the nation's most lenient drug laws including almost total access to medical marijuana (have a headache, forget aspirin, here's a brownie), and now live sex at a saloon near you.

But don't do any cigarette smoking in that saloon. That's been banned in Oregon, and it's also illegal to pump your own gas. Apparently, smoking and filling up your vehicle are not expressive enough for these dopey judges.

The driving force behind the sex in public deal was, no surprise, the ACLU, which filed a friend of the court brief egging the Oregon judges on. The ACLU is big on expression, as long as it doesn't involve singing Christmas carols. Yes, you do have this right: the ACLU is bullish on public displays of sex, but bearish on public displays of the baby Jesus.

A person from Lithuania might think this is a humor column, that I must be joking. I'm not. This is exactly what's going on in Oregon and with the ACLU.

I'm not analyzing this from a moral point of view; the live sex act thing isn't all that important, in the vast scheme of things. Nevada has legal prostitution in rural areas, and the state has not crumbled. But the perversion of Oregon's state constitution is troubling.

Freedom of expression as defined by the founding fathers is a concept subject to time, manner and place limitations. Laws against hate speech, disturbing the peace, public lewdness and scores of other "expressions" are enforced daily in order to impose some order in a nation of 300 million people. The judges in Oregon understand that, but don't like it - so they have decided to erase societal boundaries under the banner of freedom.

This is where the nation is headed under the secular-progressive jihad that is being waged all over America. With apologies to Home Depot, you can do it - the ACLU can help. It has been said that freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. But if we lose all standards of behavior, are we really free?




the live sex act thing isn't all that important


is a true statement.
to base so much importance on it is sad, and you waste precious time the Creator gave you.
some folks centre their whole lives on whether they want to lick carpet or reach around each other, it is ridiculous and very sad to base your lives on this, there is so much more to life.
you honestly want the government in your bedroom even if your bedroom is open to the public?
i think you can get a legal blow job in oregon also, no where else in yank-land can you, it's sodomy for most of you, even if they didn't charge clinton with it, it is still an ill-eagle.
your sex life must be really boring, try a little tender nibbling or stroking, maybe that will liven it up.


it is also a better thing to go watch, then spend hours watching people killing and maiming each other, even if they are doing it for God.

[nicholasstanko]

Torog, what's your point?

Why is it wrong for adults to go and be entertained or pleasured at their discretion? I just don't get it...and that point about medical marijuana...I dont know where to begin.

[Tholiak]

Torog, what's your point?

Why is it wrong for adults to go and be entertained or pleasured at their discretion? I just don't get it...and that point about medical marijuana...I dont know where to begin.

You obviously dont know anything about this case, it spurred from a Oregon town wanting to Ban stripping in their town, They passed a law, then it was overturned by the Supreme Court in oregon, saying Adults can have sex anywhere they want, be it on public property like a school, or in a stripclub.

All it basically boils down to is Liberals (the SC judges) passing their Moraless views on People

[dirtyhippy420]

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

Amendment I
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

I don't see anywhere here that this is "subject to time, manner and place limitations." Maybe that's something Bill would like to add to the constitution. In my humble opinion (which is worth as much as Mr. O'Riley's, that is to say it's only worth shit) that one should challenge "societal norm(s)" everyday. Some people feel that the have a right not to be offended, all I can say to you is: Quit being a bunch of whiny pussies and get over yourselves! Do you really think that your insistence that everyone should conform to your nineteenth century views is just? You're so complacent in your comfort zones that you'll subjugate your views on the rest of society. Why should those who want to keep moving forward be impeded? Why don't you kick start your ass and move into the next century. If you want to live in the past get a job as a re-enactor. Don't be so concerned on were we can be, focus on where we could be.

[mikeandjenherbals]

Torog, you are an odd one, not that odd is bad, I was wondering where you get your info, 2, would youseek out any other opinion or source other than your own or do you go around with an open mind? 3, Is everyone in a box ie, red state blue state? 4, how do you describe your own box? peace thru herb .. mike

[Torog]

Torog, what's your point?

Why is it wrong for adults to go and be entertained or pleasured at their discretion? I just don't get it...and that point about medical marijuana...I dont know where to begin.
Howdy nicholas,

My point is,is that I don't want America to be turned into a place,where debauchery reigns un-checked, I want America to be a better place for my daughter and all of our children,than when I finally git called home to God. If yer not a parent,you may not understand. I'm all for freedom of speech,but at some point,we have to grow up and be role models for our children. Do you really want to go into a doughnut shop and have a live sex show to watch with yer mornin coffee and donuts ? How about a live sex show in the back of the toy store ? Society has to draw the line somewhere at what's acceptable and not,in the public square.

Have a good one ...

[Torog]

the live sex act thing isn't all that important


is a true statement.
to base so much importance on it is sad, and you waste precious time the Creator gave you.
some folks centre their whole lives on whether they want to lick carpet or reach around each other, it is ridiculous and very sad to base your lives on this, there is so much more to life.
you honestly want the government in your bedroom even if your bedroom is open to the public?
i think you can get a legal blow job in oregon also, no where else in yank-land can you, it's sodomy for most of you, even if they didn't charge clinton with it, it is still an ill-eagle.
your sex life must be really boring, try a little tender nibbling or stroking, maybe that will liven it up.


it is also a better thing to go watch, then spend hours watching people killing and maiming each other, even if they are doing it for God.
Howdy hempity,

Like I told nicholas,I simply want America to be a good and decent place to raise our children..I don't want to go overboard and stifle free speech..but why should parents have to explain to their children,what a live sex show is and why there's one in the back of the toy store or the donut shop. It was bad enuff,during Clinton,that millions of parents had to explain to their children,what oral sex is..when those children should not even be thinking about sex at their age. America,does not need to devolve to the level of european countries,in order to protect 'free speech'..we should be good role models for our children,not shoving sex into their faces,at every turn.

Have a good one ...

[litespeed]

Torog:
How else can Oregon disrupe the Supreme Court and keep it from the thing's it to do. and mess over bush and Co.
just keep piling it on and S C will be over loaded and out of the way others.

[nicholasstanko]

Howdy nicholas,

My point is,is that I don't want America to be turned into a place,where debauchery reigns un-checked, I want America to be a better place for my daughter and all of our children,than when I finally git called home to God. If yer not a parent,you may not understand. I'm all for freedom of speech,but at some point,we have to grow up and be role models for our children. Do you really want to go into a doughnut shop and have a live sex show to watch with yer mornin coffee and donuts ? How about a live sex show in the back of the toy store ? Society has to draw the line somewhere at what's acceptable and not,in the public square.

Have a good one ...


that's exactly what parenting is, torog. it's your duty as a responsible parent to take a few minutes out of your day to talk to your kids about how you feel and how THEY feel, not just assume you're doing the best thing for them by censoring stuff from them.

sex is human nature. do you think by stopping your son from watching porn, he's less likely to jerk off? by stopping him from smoking, he's not gonna sneak and do it?

i highly doubt anyone is going to run a sex toy store (for kids that is :D ) and if its in a coffee shop, then of course there's age restrictions.


roman citizens lived on orgies and debauchery, it wasnt because of that that the society collapsed. it was when the government decided they would take more control and police its own citizens.


you want to protect your kids, then concentrate on what the government is doing, not what john doe spoogemeyer is getting off on over a cappucino.




lets roll

[amsterdam]

that's exactly what parenting is, torog. it's your duty as a responsible parent to take a few minutes out of your day to talk to your kids about how you feel and how THEY feel, not just assume you're doing the best thing for them by censoring stuff from them.

sex is human nature. do you think by stopping your son from watching porn, he's less likely to jerk off? by stopping him from smoking, he's not gonna sneak and do it?

i highly doubt anyone is going to run a sex toy store (for kids that is :D ) and if its in a coffee shop, then of course there's age restrictions.


roman citizens lived on orgies and debauchery, it wasnt because of that that the society collapsed. it was when the government decided they would take more control and police its own citizens.


you want to protect your kids, then concentrate on what the government is doing, not what john doe spoogemeyer is getting off on over a cappucino.




lets roll


to help your kids,,,,,focus on what the govt. is doing?????

shouldnt you be focused on your kids and showing them how much you love them?

[andruejaysin]

Howdy hempity,

Like I told nicholas,I simply want America to be a good and decent place to raise our children..I don't want to go overboard and stifle free speech..but why should parents have to explain to their children,what a live sex show is and why there's one in the back of the toy store or the donut shop. It was bad enuff,during Clinton,that millions of parents had to explain to their children,what oral sex is..when those children should not even be thinking about sex at their age. America,does not need to devolve to the level of european countries,in order to protect 'free speech'..we should be good role models for our children,not shoving sex into their faces,at every turn.

Have a good one ...
See, I don't, I want my daughter (and yours!) to know about sex, including oral. I like to fuck, and that's the role model I want my children to see, that sex is good, and fun, and natural. Damn, dude, you are opposed to sex, how sick is that? Please let us devolve to the level of european countries, where sex is regarded as normal, and weed as harmless.

[Odd Ball]

Wow...ok I'm not conservative or a card carrying Christian or anything but I find the idea of sex IN PUBLIC to appalling and cannot believe so many would support that. It's INSANE!! [puking smiley goes here] Why don't we just walk around naked too, has everyone lost their minds? WTf is going on?!

[andruejaysin]

Wow...ok I'm not conservative or a card carrying Christian or anything but I find the idea of sex IN PUBLIC to appalling and cannot believe so many would support that. It's INSANE!! [puking smiley goes here] Why don't we just walk around naked too, has everyone lost their minds? WTf is going on?!
Yeah, why don't we? Not my fault you have a substandard penis.

[lemonboy]

If you aren't interested in seeing public sex while you enjoy your morning donut and coffee, why not just attend a different donut shop? I don't enjoy listening to neo-con sensationalist bullshit while I eat MY breakfast so I try to steer clear of Torog's posts in the early AM, but I'm not interested in seeing him deleted from the surface of the planet. I guess that's just the difference between us.

[nicholasstanko]

to help your kids,,,,,focus on what the govt. is doing?????

shouldnt you be focused on your kids and showing them how much you love them?

whatever, Captain out-of-context

[mikeandjenherbals]

i see the christian right newsprint all over your fingers torog

[Odd Ball]

Yeah, why don't we? Not my fault you have a substandard penis.
I don't have a penis.

[hempity]

Howdy hempity,

Like I told nicholas,I simply want America to be a good and decent place to raise our children..I don't want to go overboard and stifle free speech..but why should parents have to explain to their children,what a live sex show is and why there's one in the back of the toy store or the donut shop. It was bad enuff,during Clinton,that millions of parents had to explain to their children,what oral sex is..when those children should not even be thinking about sex at their age. America,does not need to devolve to the level of european countries,in order to protect 'free speech'..we should be good role models for our children,not shoving sex into their faces,at every turn.

Have a good one ...

parents have to explain to their children all the time, most of the time the kid already knows.
if you want it good and decent, then be good and decent yourself, it must start with you, and you cannot foist your morals on anyone, being good and decent as you are.
i don't know how many kids you got, i got lots at least four who claim me as dad, every one of them when growing up went through a sex thing, the girls played sexy with the boys and the boys got little hard on's and chased the girls. they were not told it was bad, today they are all well adjusted happy adults with children of their own. it is not a bad thing, God watches porno, and it ain't on the net, he/she has his/her own screens. look around the next time you are having sex you will see God and he/she will see you, better do a good job.

[Torog]

i see the christian right newsprint all over your fingers torog
Howdy M & J ,

Yup..that's right..cept I don't actually read any papers at this time,I git most of my info off the net,like at FreeRepublic . com and a couple of others,of a similiar vein. I'm an old-fashioned values type,born and raised in the conservative parts of Texas,and went to a conservative Christian church.

It's a proven fact,that in most instances,sex shows attract alot of bad characters,that begin bringing communities down to their debaucherous level-as well as lead to greater incidences of STD's and the spread of aids/hiv. Why should our children be exposed to all of that-just for the sake of allowing sexually obsessive people to insert their ugly world into a good and peaceful community ?

This is my country too and I'll be danged if I have to be ashamed to walk down the street with my children..this ain't an adults-only world..the children have to live here too.

Have a good one ....

[nicholasstanko]

Howdy M & J ,

Yup..that's right..cept I don't actually read any papers at this time,I git most of my info off the net,like at FreeRepublic . com and a couple of others,of a similiar vein. I'm an old-fashioned values type,born and raised in the conservative parts of Texas,and went to a conservative Christian church.

It's a proven fact,that in most instances,sex shows attract alot of bad characters,that begin bringing communities down to their debaucherous level-as well as lead to greater incidences of STD's and the spread of aids/hiv. Why should our children be exposed to all of that-just for the sake of allowing sexually obsessive people to insert their ugly world into a good and peaceful community ?

Not so, Torog. It's because of such a taboo about things like sex shows. That means all th hard-working honest citizens dont go because they're afraid of being marked as some pervert.
It's the "bad" people that dont care and go, which gives the image that only "bad" people go to such things. Its akin to politicians advocating reforms on pot laws. Noone will touch it because they dont want to be viewed as a stoner who smokes bongs all day.
If more "good" people went to the sex shows, then im quite sure they wouldnt tolerate bullshit from some weirdo in the corner.

This is my country too and I'll be danged if I have to be ashamed to walk down the street with my children..this ain't an adults-only world..the children have to live here too.

Here in Toronto, the downtown area we pretty much have a porno store on every corner with big signs advertising whats inside...it's on yonge street right before you hit the Toronto Hemp Company and the theatre where they play the Vagina Monologues...amazingly though, the society hasnt crumbled, the gangs stay in the bad part of town and children walk about completely carefree in their innocence... but hey, that's just what happens in the real world...i suppose there's something in the drinking water that makes americans so different.

Have a good one ....

You have a good one too, torog.

[mikeandjenherbals]

hey torog, Try another source for your info, don't discredit it just because it came from a "LIBERAL" source, one would think you could take info from both sides then use a freethinking mind to draw conclusions. I worked with a whole bunch of refinery workers never once did I hear any praying in the job shack, I did see em all heading for the canadian border and the ladner arms, you ever boom out or wouldn't your old lady let you?just kidding, mike I.W. local 86

[highinspain]

Hey Torag

I havent been on this site for a month or two and I am glad to see you are still the most bull headed individual I have ever read.... Why cant you just let people live, in amsterdam you can find whatever you are looking for and in your backwards town also, so regulating moral behavior just does not work any where you need to open your mind a bit and realize we are not all the same

just live and let live brother

[Euphoric]

"debauchery" is relative. your God (Bill O'Reily) is against weed. Torog..just..STFU
the more you repress your daughter the more she will rebel.
unless shes too much of a coward, in which case..KUDOS your mission:accomplished!

BURNNn

[Breukelen advocaat]

Why cant you just let people live, in amsterdam you can find whatever you are looking for....


Howdy boysâ?¦.The Ladies of Nevada Welcome You!
http://www.nvbrothels.com/

We should have legal brothels in the United States. Amsterdam, when I was there, had a "red light" district. We've had them in the U.S., and still do - in parts of Nevada. Although I have no kids, I understand the parents' desire to shield young children from exposure to the sex trade. The best way to do this is legalization, licensing and health department inspection certifications. Itâ??s safer for the customers, and the girls, also.

[Odd Ball]

"debauchery" is relative. your God (Bill O'Reily) is against weed. Torog..just..STFU
the more you repress your daughter the more she will rebel.
unless shes too much of a coward, in which case..KUDOS your mission:accomplished!

BURNNn
I'm Torogs daughter and I was never "repressed". I never rebelled, never had a reason to. I do, however, happen to agree that sex in public is just..well..gross to say the least and it reduces us to animals. We are living in civilization, in society, not the wilderness. I would like to think that humans are more civilized and have more control over their primal urges than animals.

[WalkaWalka]

What the politicians and law makers do not understand is that people are basically responsible and things like these take care of them selves like neighbors being dicks to them and other businesses shunning them cuase businesses can refuse service to people if they want. We don't need all these laws and laws like these lead down a very slippery path concerning are freedoms to be who we want and do what we want. Conformity is not neccessary.

[Euphoric]

SEX IS AN ANIMAL INSTINCT. NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT IT'S "REDUCING" YOU TO ANIMALS. DUH!!! :rolleyes:
i dont see why we should be more conservative so some guy doesnt get embarassed to walk downtown with his daughter. seems like it'd be easier for dude to get over some issues and let people be free. :D

[Torog]

I'm Torogs daughter and I was never "repressed". I never rebelled, never had a reason to. I do, however, happen to agree that sex in public is just..well..gross to say the least and it reduces us to animals. We are living in civilization, in society, not the wilderness. I would like to think that humans are more civilized and have more control over their primal urges than animals.
Howdy Odd Ball,

Thanx for yer kind words and your wisdom too:)

Say,are y'all having to batten down the hatches soon ? Because of hurricane Wilma ? Y'all be careful,okay ?

Have a good one ! :D

[Odd Ball]

SEX IS AN ANIMAL INSTINCT. NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT IT'S "REDUCING" YOU TO ANIMALS. DUH!!! :rolleyes:
i dont see why we should be more conservative so some guy doesnt get embarassed to walk downtown with his daughter. seems like it'd be easier for dude to get over some issues and let people be free. :D
No, you don't understand. It's controlling...do you get that? CONTROLLING our urges..DUH. Like..not doing it anywhere, anytime..acting civilized..DUUUHHH

[Odd Ball]

Howdy Odd Ball,

Thanx for yer kind words and your wisdom too:)

Say,are y'all having to batten down the hatches soon ? Because of hurricane Wilma ? Y'all be careful,okay ?

Have a good one ! :D
No problem! Yea, I think we'll be putting wood on the windows today.

[Torog]

No, you don't understand. It's controlling...do you get that? CONTROLLING our urges..DUH. Like..not doing it anywhere, anytime..acting civilized..DUUUHHH
Howdy Odd Ball,

Yeeehhhaaww !! Git em !

You hit the nail on the head !

I've heard tell..that liberals and gays,are slaves to their desires and urges,that the denying of those urges,is somehow a breach of one's individual liberty..that acting 'civilized',is somehow a denial of one's own freedom and liberties. Ever hear the phrase "if it feels good-do it.." ? Misery loves company,which is why liberal and gay activists are trying,on a daily basis,to bring us all down to their level of iniquity and sin,even going so far,in the name of tolerance,to encourage children as young as 5 years old,to experiment sexually,both heterosexually and homosexually..it's pretty daggum sad..that they won't let children-just be children.

Have a good one !

[F L E S H]

I'm actually on Torog's side in this one... :confused:

You can have sex with anyone, anytime, but at least have the decency of doing it behind closed doors. like Odd Ball said, we're not animals.

[nicholasstanko]

No, you don't understand. It's controlling...do you get that? CONTROLLING our urges..DUH. Like..not doing it anywhere, anytime..acting civilized..DUUUHHH


lo,

you forget that huumans make up their own form of "civility". It's not like we had some kind of instruction manual (dont bother bringing up the bible, itll just lead to speculative debate).

we made up our own rules, not caring what effect it would have on nature.

[andruejaysin]

Howdy nicholas,

My point is,is that I don't want America to be turned into a place,where debauchery reigns un-checked, I want America to be a better place for my daughter and all of our children,than when I finally git called home to God. If yer not a parent,you may not understand. I'm all for freedom of speech,but at some point,we have to grow up and be role models for our children. Do you really want to go into a doughnut shop and have a live sex show to watch with yer mornin coffee and donuts ? How about a live sex show in the back of the toy store ? Society has to draw the line somewhere at what's acceptable and not,in the public square.

Have a good one ...
Yeah, matter of a fact I want my daughter to grow up in a world where sex is normal and god is veiwed as a perversion, because that is the truth. Are you incapable of selecting a doughnut shop which fits you world view? Perhaps you are, but that really isn't my problem.

[dirtyhippy420]

that's exactly what parenting is, torog. it's your duty as a responsible parent to take a few minutes out of your day to talk to your kids about how you feel and how THEY feel, not just assume you're doing the best thing for them by censoring stuff from them.

sex is human nature. do you think by stopping your son from watching porn, he's less likely to jerk off? by stopping him from smoking, he's not gonna sneak and do it?

i highly doubt anyone is going to run a sex toy store (for kids that is :D ) and if its in a coffee shop, then of course there's age restrictions.


roman citizens lived on orgies and debauchery, it wasnt because of that that the society collapsed. it was when the government decided they would take more control and police its own citizens.


you want to protect your kids, then concentrate on what the government is doing, not what john doe spoogemeyer is getting off on over a cappucino.




lets roll

THANK YOU! I sick and tired of lazy parents using the government to raise their children! Why don't you do it yourself? Just because you can't put forth the effort to raise your kids properly, doesn't mean you should make life difficult for responsible adults. Instead of lying to and sheltering you kids try talking to them, they're smarter than you think, if you don't tell them they'll find someone who will.