Does a good persuasive counter-position exist to the "think of the children" argument? Is there a way of telling a parent "This person is using your concern for your child against you, making you afraid so you won't think logically about what's being done" -- without sounding like a heartless jerk?
Looking past the title, what exactly does the text of the bill say? Explain it to me. (Hint: you can be guilty of this even if no minors are involved.) Wouldn't our children be better served by a more clearly written bill?
Doesn't RCW 9.68A.101 already make this crime a class A felony? What situations, exactly, are covered by this bill but not existing law?
As a parent, I agree with the GP that when "think of the children" is trotted out, it indicates ulterior motives.
As mentioned elsewhere, we already have laws and punishment for sexual exploitation of children (and adults, for that matter). There's not need for special laws because the state isn't fond of a specific entity.