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And the law prevails…but hey… why does the “family” video store rent porn?

FRANKFORT, Ind.—The city’s Family Video store is no longer renting adult movies after residents complained that the tapes and DVDs violated a state law that prohibits displaying harmful material within 500 feet of a church.

The company plans to challenge the constitutionality of the law, said Tim Reynolds, general counsel for Family Video, which is based in Glenview, Ill., and operates 340 stores nationwide.

“It was more of a business decision,” Reynolds said.

The store, which kept the adult videos in separate section, is located near First Christian, First Baptist and First Presbyterian churches.

Local leaders contend that state law prohibits the store from selling or displaying any matter that is harmful to children within 500 feet of a church or school.

“I’m confused by the word ‘Family’ in their title,” said John Morris, First Christian Church senior minister. “The code is on our side, and the code ought to be enforced.”

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