Paris Adult Theatre v. Slaton

a. In Paris Adult Theatre v. Slaton, the issue is whether States should be permitted to ban obscene material given our right to free speech. In your view, should we permit the banning of obscene material? Give reasons in support of your position.

b. One of the Judges in this case will disagree with the conclusion you reached in part a. How would you critique the line of reasoning used by the opposing Judge? Make sure to focus on what you take to be the strongest potential objection to your view in this case.