Is it normal a government department is acting as moral police?

Well until recently in Australia you could call expensive 1900 lines, that's what has been taken down. If you're in the usa, I understand all sex lines are to ordinary numbers and paid for with a credit card because the usa doesn't allow 1900 lines. In fact, one woman I know who runs some lines is planning to try & expand into the usa for that very reason.

Not that I would ever know but it can be payed from your phone bill, just like ringing a mobile or overseas. Thats before like the op said government forced 190 closure.