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Tom has a pastime: he likes to look at pornography. He claims this pastime is an innocent diversion. Indeed, he insists it takes his mind off his daily worries and so makes him a better husband, parent, worker, and citizen. No one is hurt, he insists, and so there is no harm done.

Given some of our recent readings, what possible objections might one raise against Tom's pastime?

How might one defend Tom's pastime?

In the end, is there anything wrong with what Tom is doing?

Why or why not?