Statement–Courses of Action (youth exposure & obscenity): Youngsters are frequently observed staring at obscene posters; which course(s) of action logically follow—(I) punish and penalize children when they are found doing so, or (II) ban any public display of such obscene material?

Difficulty: Medium

Correct Answer: Only II follows

Explanation:

Given data

  • Undesirable exposure arises from the availability of obscene posters.
  • Course I: punish children for looking.
  • Course II: ban the display of obscene material.

Concept/Approach (target the source, not the minors)A logical remedy removes or restricts the source of exposure; penalizing minors does not address root causation.

Step 1: Course IMisplaced punitive approach; it neither prevents exposure nor is proportionate.

Step 2: Course IIRemoving public displays tackles the cause and aligns with community standards and child protection.

Final AnswerOnly II follows.

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