Fit Only for Children

A man sold a book to a police officer. A state law made it a crime to sell any book containing obscene or immoral language that might corrupt the morals of young people. The judge found the book could have a harmful effect on the young and fined the seller $100. The accused argues the law is too broad: it stops adults from buying books just because a child might be harmed by them. The state says protecting young people is a legitimate aim.