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I'm not convinced that the purpose or intent of the entertainment is sufficient to classify it as porn. I have thought about a better definition but have nonoe to offer yet. Does anyone else have ideas for a better definition? Also, at first, I thought the meaning of "sexual arousal" was obvious. Not so. When I start to think of examples from reality, I find that the referents are not obvious after all. If a man sees a photograph of a woman's face and admires it as he would never admire the photograph of a man's face, would that be "sexual arousal". If not, why not? I find myself stumbling on the idea of "sexual arousal". Nor do I think saying "purely" sexual arousal would clarify it. PS: I remember that Ayn Rand has written about this. I only remember that she was defending the right of publishers or porn. I forget what else she said. Does somone here have a reference?

I do not think the law should ban a symbol. (There may be some special contexts where a symbol may be construed as a threat, but that would be an exception.) Lu asked for a definition of "free expression". From the thread, I assume it is the legal right of an individual to express herself in the way she chooses, in speech, writing, dress as long as she is not violating someone else's rights. Suppose the law does not ban it, is it still in good taste? I've never been to a costume party. I do not know the rules of ettiquette. Does one have to wear a custome of someone good? Can one not come dressed as Torquemada? I suppose it depends on what the host specifies. I see no reason to assume that the prince acted in poor taste.