Violent and sexually explicit material are tolerated in our mainstream society to a certain degree. Images of rape and torture are tolerated within this section of our society within certain circ

behaviors, then what is the same material doing to the minds of Canada Customs officers and other people in power? Many bookstores have taken a stand against censorship, including many gay and lesbian bookstores. These places come under hard times for they are constantly under attack by police and Canada customs. What makes the targeting of Canada's gay and lesbian bookstores particularly offensive, is that those people who would be offended by the material in question are not likely to be shopping at one in the first place.

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