Proposed porn tax creates dilemma for some anti-tax conservatives

[Thom Little]

LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) -- A proposal to impose a special tax on sexually oriented businesses is creating a dilemma for some legislators.

They're socially conservative and would like to combat pornography and discourage the opening of new shops that sell X-rated videos and magazines and other products, such as sex toys.

But some also have signed a pledge not to raise taxes.

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Among them is Sen. Kay O'Connor, R-Olathe, who told the Lawrence Journal-World she would like to support a tax on sexually oriented businesses because, "We shouldn't make life too terribly easy for them."

But, she added, "A pure tax increase, I would have to vote no."


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[proud2BlibKansan]

1. This is just too perfect

I smell a war in Topeka. LOL