Sex and obscenity are not synonymous. Obscene material is material which deals with sex in a manner appealing to prurient interest. (William J. Brennan)

Sex and obscenity are not synonymous. Obscene material is material which deals with sex in a manner appealing to prurient interest.

William J. Brennan

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