April 1, 2009 | Sex & Society

State may ban mature porn

There's nothing new about government's trying to legislate morality, especially when it comes to porn. But a bill currently making its way through the Massachusetts Legislature would place a ban on producing and distributing porn involving anyone age 60 or over.

“In my 69-year-old opinion, sex between consenting adults, or with oneself, is a God-given gift to mankind that is natural, normal and healthy,” Dave Cummings, an adult performer and businessman, told XBIZ. “And by healthy, I mean not only sexually but also emotionally and physically.

"Sex provides focus, stress relief, increased productivity and a myriad of other beneficial effects for normal humans.”

Cummings is one of the oldest performers still working in adult movies. He didn't even get into the business until he was 55 and has since made over 500 movies. He is also the mastermind behind hundreds of adult websites.

“I wonder if prohibiting my right to work based upon age/occupation is constitutional,” he said. “Is Massachusetts also restricting employment to church ministers, physicians, legislators, politicians, volunteers and public safety folks who are over 60?"

The legislation (House Bill 1688) is designed to protect the elderly and those considered mentally impaired from being sexually abused, claimed Regional District Attorney Elizabeth Scheibel. Her aim is “to protect our two most vulnerable populations.”

We know a few 60+ studs who would resent being called "vulnerable"!

According to Boston-based attorney Harvey Silverglate, "It seems to be the latest in a long effort to broaden the definition of obscenity. We’ve already got [laws] against coercion. Why is that not adequate?”

“I think and pray that religious radicals learn to sexually relax and to leave the all-American populace alone,” Cummings added.

And that includes letting daddies and granddaddies aspire to pornstardom just like everyone else!

Dave Cummings Blasts Mass. Proposal to Put Age Limits on Porn [XBiz]