Pornography – An Epidemic? The subtheme examined in this segment of pornography as a whole is that of violent pornography. To understand what will be discussed and the examples that will be cited, it is necessary to understand the context of violent pornography in relation to pornography as a whole. But as I will conclude this section, it is actually the widespread view of pornography depicted through the media that leads to violent actions. To begin with, the words violence and pornography must be separated and distinct. When these words are used together, one may get the impression that it is just “hard-core” pornography. But there is a greater evil, and the "hard core" is only the final element in a long chain of reactions. Rather, the words violent and pornography will be “interpreted” as separate elements; the interpolated meaning now changes. The following discussion will attempt to demonstrate the relationship between pornography and the violent reaction it instills in its "victims." It is this relationship that is far more important, and deadly, than "hard-core" as a singular element. One of the most notable examples, which will be discussed at length, is that of convicted murderer Ted Bundy, who was electrocuted in February 1989 for the notorious murders of at least 23 young women. Some figures put the number as high as 100. Not much was known about the personal life of the man who was 42 when he was executed, but in an hour-long interview given by James Dobson, president of Focus on The Family, 16 hours before Bundy's execution, Bundy revealed,...... middle of paper...... pornography is just expressing yourself; for others it is considered an art form. But studies have shown that this “art form” is the main cause of many murders and rapes that occur in the United States. And it doesn't start with "hard-core." The early stages of eroticism are actually the beginning. In conclusion, the question of whether pornography is an epidemic or not is rhetorical. It's obvious that it became an epidemic decades ago - it simply took root in society. As has been proven in the medical professions, the only way to deal with an epidemic is to find a cure that reverses the cancer. This situation is no different. Pornography that leads to violence in society is a cancer that grows bigger every day. Perhaps without the influence of pornography, society would be just a little less violent.