From CNN(AP): Web posted at: 10:47 a.m. EST (1547 GMT)
FRANKLIN, Tennessee (AP) -- Three books by photographers Jock Sturges and David Hamilton have received some critical praise, but a Tennessee county grand jury claims they may violate state obscenity laws. "The Age of Innocence" by Hamilton and "The Last Day of Summer" and "Radiant Identities" by Sturges were cited in the indictment against Barnes & Noble's Brentwood store. The obscenity charges focus on photographs of nude children in the books. I certainly hope that the prosecutor, judge and jury didn't look at those pictures. Probably turn them all into pedophiles, eh? Barnes & Noble was served with a summons to appear in Williamson County Criminal Court on December 1. Jerome Melson, an attorney for the Tennessee Press Association, said interpretations of what is obscene vary widely and he believes the grand jury is not looking to put anyone in jail. "They're probably just looking for a fine... to get the bookstore to change its manner," he said. "In other words, change your shelves." Oh! Voluntary/Mandatory under threat of imprisonment... Is it time for some new NewSpeak? Volundated -- Voluntary/Mandated Volundatory -- Voluntary/Mandatory Volutelse -- Voluntary/Or else! Copyright 1997 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Sure it can. I just did it... TruthMonger