Don’t Mess With Texas.
When you think of Dallas, you probably think of the Cowboys, Southern values, big hair, and mega churches - which is why it’s no surprise the city is causing an uproar over the upcoming EXXXOTICA Expo that was set to be held at the city’s convention center this May. If you’re not familiar with the EXXXOTICA Expo, it’s the one of the largest “love and sex” conventions in the US. The conference was set to be held over three days in four cities (Dallas, Chicago, Columbus, and Edison), but Dallas may be at a halt due to city council.
As the website explains,
“EXXXOTICA was created for adults who are looking to start their own sexual revolution. Spice up your love life with seminars. Explore your fantasies by shopping over 100 exhibitors. From vanilla to kink, there’s something for everyone.”
Though adult entertainment is not illegal, it definitely isn’t for everyone. People have their own right to let their freak flag fly, but Dallas mayor, Mike Rawlings, doesn’t see this clientele as a safe and well-represented crowd to take over the downtown area of the city. The Expo made its Dallas debut this past August in the same convention center, but many citizens were enraged and protests followed.
Despite the overall concept of the convention, Rawlings measures center more around the safety of women and children. With sex trafficking being a $99 million industry in Texas alone, the mayor worries the online escort services involved with the convention will increase the risk. Also, the advertised “Dungeon Room” allows convention-goers to tie women up and whip them throughout the weekend - which doesn’t serve as a respectable or honest way of treating individuals.
The vote to ban the conference was held yesterday, and Dallas has officially banned the EXXXOTICA Expo. Since the Expo is represented under the First Amendment, a legal battle is soon to follow. Who do you think will win? Do you think it’s wrong Dallas is refusing to allow the Expo to take place in the city?
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