The Politics of a Pornstar, Belle Knox Under Attack! [PODCAST]

The National Review’s Kevin Williamson penned a biting essay attacking pornstar Miriam Weeks (AKA Belle Knox) for her views on politics. Williamson’s article attempts to paint Weeks’ views as irrelevant due to her age, and her chosen profession. In a time when Islamist Jihadis are blowing themselves up due to lack of good sexual options, such as the porn Ms Weeks produces, it’s about time to put on the armor of the White Knight and ride to the defense of m’lady.

Today’s episode of the Freedom Report podcast discusses the Williamson piece, and discusses whether the problem isn’t that Weeks is speaking out on politics, but that she isn’t speaking out on the right kind of politics. Conservative politics. She’s a libertarian, and of course the big government conservatives at the National Review are not going to be happy about that.

Not only does she threaten their cultural values, but their political values as well. Where the libertarian says, “it’s my hot body, I do what I want,” the conservative says, “maybe, unless I can pass a law, and I’m also going to publicly stone you if given the chance.” And that’s a shame, considering the parable of Jesus and the adulteress. “Let he who is without sin…”

Pornography may not be the most noble of pursuits, but it’s not necessarily ignoble either. We’ll play devil’s advocate for a moment and say that perhaps we wouldn’t want our wives or daughters to get into the industry. And while some of these instincts are patriarchal in nature, some truly aren’t. Our desire to protect the women we love and care for generally leads us to try and keep women away from such pursuits as might put them in danger. And the creation of pornography does come with some risks. Yes, what you can do and what you should do are oftentimes two separate things. That’s the truth.

And yet, pornography can be a good thing. Yes, it absolutely can. When people can act out their baser instincts without fear of retribution. When Islamists can get off instead of blowing up. When women can take full ownership of their bodies, and men can enjoy the delights of a totally liberated woman, then we are talking about positive societal benefits from something universally denigrated. Pornography can be helpful for couples looking to learn new ways in which to express their love for one another. It can be fun, funny, and a positive way to let off steam. It’s not for everyone. But if you don’t like it. Don’t watch it.

Today’s Freedom Report is an orgiastic discussion of pusillanimous prudes, and negative-nancy neocons. Listen in and subscribe to the Freedom Report on iTunes. Also, register for our new communities and discuss and debate the show with fellow libertarians right here on The Libertarian Republic website!

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