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GOP States Buy More Porn

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(Newser) – Church-going Republicans are more likely than liberals to buy pornography online, New Scientist reports. In a nationwide study of purchases at an adult entertainment company, researchers found that eight in 10 of the most porno-consuming states voted for John McCain last year. "One natural hypothesis is something like repression: if you're told you can't have this, then you want it more," one researcher said.

The range between the most and least porno-loving states was slim but noticeable: Utah topped the list with 5.47 adult subscriptions per 1,000 users of broadband at home; Montana came up last with 1.92 per 1,000. But church-goers knew when to lay off, purchasing less porn on Sundays, and making up for it with buys during the rest of the week. 

Special Agent Don Condon from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement uses an AOL account on his computer August 14, 2001 to bring online pedophiles to justice.
Special Agent Don Condon from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement uses an AOL account on his computer August 14, 2001 to bring online pedophiles to justice.   (Getty Images)
In a new nationwide study, states where most people support family values were found to purchase 3.6 times more porn than states that did not.
In a new nationwide study, states where most people support family values were found to purchase 3.6 times more porn than states that did not.   (Shutterstock)
Online pornography lures more users in states that supported John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.
Online pornography lures more users in states that supported John McCain in the 2008 presidential election.   (Shutterstock)
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atris999
Feb 27, 09 6:34 PM CST
somehow this isn't surprising... Reply
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AClotfelter
Feb 27, 09 7:07 PM CST
I don't know if republicans watch more porn... I think the key is they are more likely to BUY it... Dems know where all the good legally free stuff is ;o) Reply
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radnip
Feb 27, 09 7:25 PM CST
Is this like abstinence is not realistic? Reply
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Chudluv
Feb 27, 09 7:28 PM CST
^^LMAO!!! Radnip
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Mr.C
Feb 27, 09 8:20 PM CST
This study mostly says that there is very little difference in the states. The PDF file linked has a layman's term breakdown of the study. Where there may be statistical significance is the decline in purchases of porn on Sunday in regions where there are more churches. Reply
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