The end of an Era.

[dreamon]

Thanks, republicans. Smaller government my ass...

This is one of the more bipartisan actions in years. Passed Senate 97-2.

[dreamon]

Regardless of the vote count, this is obviously a bill designed for PR benefits, to KO anyone who doesn't vote for it in the next election. On the other hand, if Democrats were in power it never would have gotten out of committee, and no one would have ever heard of it.

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) brought charges against the owners of Backpage as Attorney General of California.

http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/news/...reedom-8830950

[filghy2]

All in the name of 'But it's to protect the children!'

'Protecting the children' is the new third-rail of 'Merikan politics. Touch it and die.

Except when it comes to real dangers like guns. I know there is plenty of hypocrisy to go around, but many of the same people supporting this legislation continue to argue that gun buyers should never be inconvenienced because of the actions of a few 'rotten apples'.

[CoolAwesomeBXDude]

Won't be here.

Have you noticed a big chunk of the boards disappeared over the past 48 hours?

Check it out. I'll wait.

I did notice. Smartass. I typed that response before those boards were closed.

[BJ4TS]

Except when it comes to real dangers like guns. I know there is plenty of hypocrisy to go around, but many of the same people supporting this legislation continue to argue that gun buyers should never be inconvenienced because of the actions of a few 'rotten apples'.

Most of these legislators are running for re-election. They have to show that they accomplished something while in office. This is an easy target. Who isn't against human trafficking although CL ads was a reach.

[septemberboy]

on a side note, who is that beauty that you have as your avatar, septemberboy?

It is in a collection called Skinny Flat Chested Ladyboys without a name but in looking for a name for you I found it in gg galleries too so I will change it.

[dakota87]

So it seems pretty clear that the recent change to phone number only headlines on backpage is related to the pending law change. But I’m curious as to how this strategy will satisfy the new law. Any ideas?

[filghy2]

Most of these legislators are running for re-election. They have to show that they accomplished something while in office. This is an easy target. Who isn't against human trafficking although CL ads was a reach.

Unfortunately, the sex industry is the ultimate easy target because of hypocrisy. Even though a significant percentage of the population (including politicians) uses its services, nobody wants to be seen defending it publicly. If any other similar-sized industry was similarly affected by poorly-targeted legislation there would be a storm of opposition. But how many people are willing to call their representatives and complain about losing access to escort ads and reviews.

[tgirllover1]

It is in a collection called Skinny Flat Chested Ladyboys without a name but in looking for a name for you I found it in gg galleries too so I will change it.

Is that collection on here? I searched "skinny flat chested ladyboys" in the search box but didn't see a thread.

[Lovecox]

Today I went to CL personal ads from Tijuana and found they are unchanged. So, I would venture to say that if oh, let's say someone who lives in San Diego or L.A. were to place an ad in Tijuana CL or in CL from other countries BUT had their US phone number then they could get around the issue of not being able to post an ad on San Diego or L.A. CL per se. Follow me?