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Psycho Yuffie · **on:** December 17, 2008, 10:55:02 PM

Christopher Handley, a man from Iowa, was arrested for importing a manga from Japan. The reasons, the authorities claimed, is because the manga contained "a few obscene images." It remains undisclosed what kind of images these were. Regardless, if Mr. Handley is convicted, it will have a ripple effect on the entire manga and anime industry in the US. You will no longer be able to buy uncut and uncensored versions of your favorite anime. Your manga will be badly edited to cover up nudity and any swearing will be removed, so everything you read sounds and looks like it was made for seven-year-olds.

Also, he would be sentenced to at least 20 years in prison. For importing manga.

(Source: Anime News Network)

Sky Child · **Reply #1 on:** December 17, 2008, 10:55:58 PM

So what's new?

Protoman Blues · **Reply #2 on:** December 17, 2008, 10:56:40 PM

Ahhhh Censorship. Always hated it and I always will.

Psycho Yuffie · **Reply #3 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:03:44 PM

They haven't released why the manga was obscene. If it was, say, loli hentai, it would make sense because it's legally consider child pornography in the US.

Acid · **Reply #4 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:03:50 PM

The entire world is going [tornado fang]ing apeshit.

Jericho · **Reply #5 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:04:14 PM

What. The. [tornado fang].

America. Land of the free, home of the restricted. I feel like censorship is the devil himself at times.

Quote from: Acid on December 17, 2008, 11:03:50 PM

The entire world is going [tornado fang]ing apeshit.

Yeah, pretty much this. I just hope there's an upswing soon, because things aren't looking so hot lately.

Psycho Yuffie · **Reply #6 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:11:18 PM

I was originally inclined to think that this was a case where some guy ordered a loli hentai doujinshi or something like that; however, after thinking about it, I realized this can't be the case. Simply because there's never just a "few obscene images" in a hentai doujinshi. Given this, I think that this was an ordinary manga that you could probably find in a book store.

Sakura Leic · **Reply #7 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:14:28 PM

Okay since when was it illegal to import manga...even if it is Hentai?

Jericho · **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:15:18 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on December 17, 2008, 11:14:28 PM

Okay since when was it illegal to import manga...even if it is Hentai?

Nobo has a point about the loli manga, but everything else, hentai or otherwise shouldn't be subject to this.

Solar · **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:15:48 PM

This makes no [tornado fang]ing sense, as expected from humanity this days -__-

Psycho Yuffie · **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:16:15 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on December 17, 2008, 11:14:28 PM

Okay since when was it illegal to import manga...even if it is Hentai?

Not sure, but this is the real question: how did they find out about it and why do they care?

Sakura Leic · **Reply #11 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:18:42 PM

Quote from: Noboka on December 17, 2008, 11:16:15 PM

Not sure, but this is the real question: how did they find out about it and why do they care?

Exactly unless it's wepons they shouldn't make a big deal about importing stuff.

Jericho · **Reply #12 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:19:17 PM

Quote from: Taiyo on December 17, 2008, 11:15:48 PM

This makes no [tornado fang]ing sense, as expected from humanity this days -__-

"It is harmful to our children [who we don't see putting that fork in the electric socket] and as such it must be burned, for it is evil and goes against our -insert religion, belief, random stupidass creed here-."

That's the template for the rebuttal, bet on it.

Sakura Leic · **Reply #13 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:21:48 PM

Quote from: Jericho on December 17, 2008, 11:19:17 PM

"It is harmful to our children [who we don't see putting that fork in the electric socket] and as such it must be burned, for it is evil and goes against our -insert religion, belief, random stupidass creed here-."

That's the template for the rebuttal, bet on it.

So basiclly the kind of logic as to why Harry Potter was banned in some states?

Sub Tank · **Reply #14 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:23:06 PM

I guess I should cancel my order for Secret Journey.

Jericho · **Reply #15 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:24:06 PM

Quote from: Sub Tank on December 17, 2008, 11:23:06 PM

I guess I should cancel my order for Secret Journey.

I lol'd.

Also, try Chinatown in NYC. They can't tell on you if they "no speaky English good" while pedaling things to you.

Psycho Yuffie · **Reply #16 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:24:14 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on December 17, 2008, 11:21:48 PM

So basiclly the kind of logic as to why Harry Potter was banned in some states?

"It teaches our children witchcraft! Such things are against Jesus!

"

Pretty much, yes; however, this strikes way too close to home for manga fans like myself. I don't want the government digging its hands into my manga. Having 4Kids do it is bad enough...

Solar · **Reply #17 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:24:24 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on December 17, 2008, 11:21:48 PM

So basiclly the kind of logic as to why Harry Potter was banned in some states?

To me, it sounds more like the logic some use to blame other stuff for their failure as parents.

Jericho · **Reply #18 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:27:08 PM

Quote from: Taiyo on December 17, 2008, 11:24:24 PM

To me, it sounds more like the logic some use to blame other stuff for their failure as parents.

This was my point with the rebuttal bet. I think it's really sad the way things work for parents. *cue PB's "License to be a Father" quote, but apply it to being a parent in this situation*

The Great Gonzo · **Reply #19 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:29:37 PM

That "it goes against our religion" rant is proof enough that there's no real separation of church and state. They'll always whine that you're going against a religion you never subscribed to in the first place.

Back on subject...How the hell did they know that this guy was importing manga? What right did they have to arrest him for 20 GODSDAMNED YEARS for importing manga? Was the "obscenity" objective? Were the police conservatives?

I can come to only one logical conclusion (other than "Every sane manga-buyer will suffer for years on end"):

BIG BROTHER'S SECRET POLICE

Protoman Blues · **Reply #20 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:30:08 PM

Quote from: Jericho on December 17, 2008, 11:24:06 PM

I lol'd.

Also, try Chinatown in NYC. They can't tell on you if they "no speaky English good" while pedaling things to you.

Ahhh Chinatown. Where loyalty is rewarded, receipts are non-existent, and games are either cheaper or awesomely overpriced!

Jericho · **Reply #21 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:30:51 PM

Quote from: The Great Gonzo on December 17, 2008, 11:29:37 PM

BIG BROTHER'S SECRET POLICE

"We have been at war with Eurasia since the beginning!"

[/related but obscure 1984 reference]

Sakura Leic · **Reply #22 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:31:58 PM

Quote from: Noboka on December 17, 2008, 11:24:14 PM

"It teaches our children witchcraft! Such things are against Jesus! "

Pretty much, yes; however, this strikes way too close to home for manga fans like myself. I don't want the government digging its hands into my manga. Having 4Kids do it is bad enough...

I know huh I mean I live in the US too and with this happening some of my favorite mangas may be banned because of showing boobs or some stuff like that like Gimmick, PHD (though I can't find any more anyway) etc.

Jericho · **Reply #23 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:34:43 PM

You know something I'm beginning to notice? Animation is getting persecuted heavily lately.

Sub Tank · **Reply #24 on:** December 17, 2008, 11:35:35 PM

Quote from: Sakura Leic on December 17, 2008, 11:31:58 PM

I know huh I mean I live in the US too and with this happening some of my favorite mangas may be banned because of showing boobs or some stuff like that

Those sound like my favorite mangas too.

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