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But Priceonomics did not stop at pure numbers. No, it was digging for answers! Why is it, then, that we have such a preponderance of strip clubs? Well, it's our gosh-darn liberal leaning laws.

"Since [1859 when Oregon adopted its constitution], Oregonâs Supreme Court has vigorously defended this 'free expression' in all forms, resulting in something of a garden of eden for strip clubs," writes the website.

Even more recent attempts by the conservative element to stop the proliferation of strip clubs through zoning laws have failed, because "a club cannot be denied access to a location solely by the nature of its sexual content."

Look, we Oregonians have always been a people who take our freedom very seriously. Want to exercise your freedom? Here, let us help.