I agree that most people see the wisdom of somehow protecting the general public from lewd behavior. Now, singling out gay men alone is hardly in public interest.

People are only people. Once you send in someone on a sting op, he'll do anything to be successful. He would want to show to his boss that he is has accomplished the task, he made an arrest or several of those. Hence, he qualifies to stay in the force, and possibly be on a speed track for promotion, too. If that involves a bit of flirting that no one will see anyway, so be it. You cannot make an omelet without breaking some eggs, can you?

John rightly points out that busting adult bookstores and theaters simply does not make any sense. You do not want them - ban them if you can. But do not expect people to go there to read their bible?

KD

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