Oncore, Obscenity, and Name

"Oncore, Obscenity, and Name: the Liquor Control Board" WA: (249-51)

1. Kathy Sullivan here uses authoritative definitions for obscenity. Based on the definitions of obscenity in Black's Law Dictionary and Pember's Mass Media Laws, what criteria for obscenity does Sullivan use?

2. How does she argue that the Menasee photographs do not meet the criteria?

3. (a) If you find Sullivan's argument persuasive, which parts were particularly influential or effective?

(b) If you are not persuaded, which parts of her argument do you find weak or ineffective?

(c) How does Sullivan shape her argument to meet the concerns and objections of her audience?

(d) How might a lawyer for the liquor control board rebut Sullivan's argument?