Acting Quote by Harry Reems
“Whether my acting was obscene, or whether it was distasteful, well, Judge Rehnquist, who just recently passed away couldn't define pornography. His comment on pornography was, "I may not be able to define it but I know it when I see it." That's not law. That's definitely not law. Really, this trial should have been an organized crime trial. About murder and tax evasion and brutalizing people. Not about obscenity.”
About This Quote
Legal definitions of pornography are vague; judges rely on personal judgment, not law.
In simple terms: Law lacks clear porn definition.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for clearer legal standards.
Themes
law
media
subjectivity
Mood
critical
concerned
Type
legal
analytical
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- policy drafting
Key Concepts
jurisprudence
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How should porn be defined?
- What standards protect free speech?
A Different Perspective
Subjectivity leads to inconsistency.
