In general, whoever produces or distributes child pornography is subject to prosecution. But that rule is not absolute. For example, in 2002 the Supreme Court ruled that computer generated child porn is protected under the First Amendment. The Court reasoned that such pornography was permissible because no real children are exploited.

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In general, whoever produces or distributes child pornography is subject to prosecution. But that rule is not absolute. For example, in 2002 the Supreme Court ruled that computer generated child porn is protected under the First Amendment. The Court reasoned that such pornography was permissible because no real children are exploited.

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The statement presents an argument in the form of a general rule, followed by the exception to the rule, that computer-generated child pornography is protected. Therefore, it concludes that the rule is not absolute.

In General, Whoever Produces or Distributes Child Pornography Is Subject