The [[U.S. Supreme Court]] began in May 1967 to invalidate numerous local laws and decisions that had been limiting pornographic materials. In just 13 months, the [[Warren Court]] rendered 27 decisions in favor of more pornography.<ref>Per Curiam unsigned decisions in favor of pornography
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The [[U.S. Supreme Court]] began in May 1967 to invalidate numerous local laws and decisions that had been limiting pornographic materials. In just 13 months, the [[Warren Court]] rendered 27 decisions in favor of more pornography.<ref>Per Curiam unsigned decisions in favor of pornography:
<br>1. Redmond v. United States, 384 U.S. 264 (1966)
<br>1. Redmond v. United States, 384 U.S. 264 (1966)
<br>2. Potomac News Co. v. United States, 389 U.S. 47 (1967)
<br>2. Potomac News Co. v. United States, 389 U.S. 47 (1967)
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<br>Interstate Circuit, Inc. v. Dallas, 390 U.S. 676 (1968) (two cases)</ref>
<br>Interstate Circuit, Inc. v. Dallas, 390 U.S. 676 (1968) (two cases)</ref>
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These decisions unleashed a flood of pornography into the marketplace and largely prevented local governments from stopping it. In 1965 the Best Picture was the ''Sound of Music'', a family film enjoyed by millions to this day. In 1969 the Best Picture was ''Midnight Cowboy'', a depressing pornographic film that had an X rating and has long been forgotten.
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These decisions unleashed a flood of pornography into the marketplace and largely prevented local governments from stopping it. In 1965 the Best Picture was the ''Sound of Music'', a family film enjoyed by millions to this day. In 1969 the Best Picture was ''Midnight Cowboy'', a depressing pornographic film that had an X rating and has long since been forgotten.