Follow the lead of Kansas

Gentlemen's Club 10 advertises a pornographic website on their building and on Interstate 81, (in addition to their advertising genius in the Weekender..... the bag on the head was priceless. The staged search for Mr. Family was a thing of beauty. Clearly we're dealing with sober people.)

I would appreciate your help in letting me know what, if any, local laws regulate this kind of offensive advertising. My understanding is that the general rule of thumb regarding the legality of billboard content, is based on the premise that billboards are visible to everyone, both young and old. They can't be turned off like the TV. They can't be folded and discarded like a newspaper. Therefore, content that is inappropriate for minors should not be included on a billboard. Issues such as these are the reason that tobacco advertising has been removed from billboards.

The state of Kansas just recently addressed this issue in their Legislature, placing strict limits on billboards that advertise sexual content, pornographic websites, strip clubs, etc. I think it's time we do the same in Pennsylvania. You can read about it here.

Lamar Advertising is the company that Gentlemen's Club 10 has contracted with to post their porn-site on 81 South. I have contacted them about this and would strongly encourage you to voice your displeasure as well. You can do so here. The link gives your their e-mail and phone information.