Tennessee’s legislative resolution HJR133 has a few purposes. First, it is meant to usher in a new federal law against pornography. Right now, children have instant access to pornography 24/7. Unless a parent does an extensive amount of safeguarding all available devices (though they can’t control peers and other available networks) children can get to some of the most harmful and graphic material available in seconds. Recently, the U.K. did tremendous work in creating a new law that will shut down instant access to pornography websites through strict age-verification. It is set to implement this year.
We need a law like this in the U.S. Right now there are concerns with past precedents through Supreme Court decisions that stifle chances for the U.S. to introduce such a law. HJR133 addresses these problematic rulings in detail and urges the federal government to take action. Local legislators are helping our organization meet with Congressmen in D.C. following passage to begin a federal solution.
Secondly, the resolution formally calls out the Tennessee Internet providers to filter pornography by default for customers [porn is turned off, and only an adult customer can turn it on through ‘settings’]. This is another needed layer of protection, and THE ONE THAT IS GIVING US PROBLEMS. Lobbyists from Comcast are fighting this, though this solution is easily implemented, and financially reasonable to implement. Imagine pornography being shut off automatically for customers? This is a solution that Internet providers are already voluntarily doing around the world and is one that is needed for our children in Tennessee.
Take Action
We need your help. Tennessee is nearing deadlines and we need this legislation to move! We are asking that you take action today by calling Representative John DeBerry’s office during office hours Monday – Wednesday this week sharing your support of the resolution and urging his office to keep the resolution moving.
Call
Offices are accustomed to these kinds of calls, and they work! Call their office at (615) 741-2239 and say the following:
Hello,
I’m calling to share my support for House Joint Resolution 133. This resolution is a first step needed for Tennessee and the U.S. to protect children from unwanted and harmful pornography. I’m requesting that you continue to move this resolution forward. Could you share this message with the Representative?
Thanks!
Emails will go straight to the inbox of the legislator, and to their assistant. These are very effective and almost always read and taken into consideration. Copy and paste the following to rep.john.deberry@capitol.tn.gov:
Hello Representative DeBerry,
I’d like to share my support for House Joint Resolution 133. This resolution is a first step needed for Tennessee and the U.S. to protect children from unwanted and harmful pornography. I’m requesting that you continue to move this resolution forward as Tennessee and the U.S. need real solutions to this harmful and pervasive issue that’s harming and entrapping children all over the country. Nothing can destroy and family faster than Internet pornography.
Comment below letting us know that you helped! Thank you for being supportive of this much-needed initiative for Tennessee and the U.S.
Yes I sent this to Deberry! Thank you for doing your best to rid this state and this nation of such a horrible and violent enemy to the family unit!
Thanks to everyone who reached out! I’ll keep you posted.
Linking arms with you and advocating for our kids. Thank you for spearheading this movement!