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48 Conservative lawmakers want porn taxes. Critics say they’re unconstitutional.

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Jason Parham, WIRED.com @ Ars Technica 1 place · today 07:00 EDT

Conservative lawmakers want porn taxes. Critics say they’re unconstitutional.

Half the country has enacted age-verification laws to prevent minors from viewing porn.

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