CNN reports that the Girl's Gone Wild company, Mantra, has to pay a whopping 2.1 million dollars for violations of laws designed to protect minors. Specifically the lack of documentation of "performers" and ommitting certain federal labeling regulations.
I'm not big on major censoring. But I am big on protecting minors. 2.1 million is a lot of dough for a petty non-profit worker such as myself, but Mantra makes far more than that per episode of debauchery.
But it is a successful business, so it would not be good to really hit them hard financially.
I think they should be fined a certain hefty amount per "performer" - including all those in the background of the shots. That would make a far more serious statement.
It would also put a damper on the tactics that get people here - make 'em drink, get 'em drunk, get 'em naked. I imagine that having a booth outside the bar or beach really puts a damper on the excitement of the party - and it would also make them liable for allowing those underaged women into the bar.
But you know...slap on the wrist - a little violation. Morals, who needs 'em?
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