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Concern here is with arguments that have been given for censoring pornography. Rather than arguing against censorship on grounds which appeal to constitutional issues such as free speech, an attempt is made to rebut the charges of critics against pornography itself. An influential set of criticisms is considered, as given by G. Steiner, I. Kristol, W. Berns, & E. van den Haag. These critics hold that because of its nature, & its view of sexual relations, dissemination of pornography will result in altering attitudes toward sex & to one another in ways that are extremely harmful to society. These arguments reflect views concerning sex that are rejected by many persons. Two alternative conceptions are explored that would be compatible with the acceptance of pornography, but which need not have the dire consequences feared by the critics. Though some critical points are accepted, most points against pornography are false, & a case for censorship has not been made. Modified AA.