New York Adult Entertainment: sexxxpo Controversy
Promoters also say the expo brings business to the community by filling hotels and restaurants.
But the city of Edison, New Jersey, didn’t want the help.
After the erotic tradeshow left last year, Edison’s council passed an ordinance to try to strip organizer’s rights to bring the unconventional convention back.
They fell just short of that goal because the center is just over 1,000 feet away from a school, church or other venue.
“The people who are uncomfortable with it don’t come,” said one participant. “I mean there are certain TV shows that some people don’t watch. It’s the same thing. You have the option, and that’s what democracy and freedom are about.”
Vendors here sell adult oriented content and novelties from t-shirts to towels. And for those who think there’s a little too much on this, convention goers say this.