This question has always bothered me, so I'll bring it up with this community for some input.
Jack pays Jill $1,000 to have consensual sex with him in his apartment. Jack is breaking the law.
Jack again pays Jill $1,000 to have consensual sex with him in his apartment, but films it with the intent to distribute the film. Jack is a film director, business owner, contributor to the economy, and, most importantly, not breaking the law.
I'm left scratching my head on that one. What is it about filming paid sex acts that suddenly makes something illegal into a thriving, multi-billion dollar industry? Last I checked, filming yourself doing drugs could be used as incriminating evidence - not an opportunity to make some money.
Thoughts?