Thursday, March 26, 2009

Idaho Conference

On May 9th there is a symposium called Idaho Anti-Pornography Conference, Pornography – A Big Deal, A Great Lie in Idaho Falls.

For more information go to www.citizensfordecency.org.

Utah Conference


You are all invited to a conference sponsored by the Utah Coalition Against Pornography on Saturday, April 25th at the South Towne Expo Center. We have impressed with this organization and are anxious to network with them. Many of the members of the Arizona Family Council will be attending.

2009 UCAP Conference

Online Registration and Agenda It's only $10 for the conference.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

More Porn On Cable

Because of the money crunch cable companies are feeling, some companies are beginning to promote pay per view pornography on cable channels that are directed to men. As always, everything is motivated by money. The article says:

In addition to economic woes and increased competition for cable services from phone companies, the cable industry is motivated by the tremendous profits involved. While profits from movies and TV programs on other cable networks are split with Hollywood, approximately 90% of the revenue from pornography is kept by the cable industry.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Enough Is Enough


EIE sent out this email. This organization knows the effects of pornography and they are doing what they can to combat it.

NEWSFLASH:
Pornography Isn't Just 'Harmless Fun'

Earlier this month, columnist Marcia Segelstein interviewed Dr. Jill Manning, a marriage and family therapist who specializes in research and clinical work related to pornography and problematic sexual behavior about what parents need to know about pornography and their kids. As Dr. Manning--also an Enough Is Enough (EIE) Internet Safety Council member and Internet Safety 101 featured expert--highlights, many parents are too trusting of their kids and are naïve about the intensely graphic, violent and deviant nature of material accessible online.

When a child or adolescent encounters Internet pornography, it can have lasting negative or even traumatic effects on the child's sense of security and sexuality. Pornography promotes the belief that superior sexual satisfaction is attainable without having affection for one's partner, thereby reinforcing the commoditization of sex and the objectification of humans. Children who have been exposed have an increased risk for developing sexual compulsions and addictive behavior. And growing levels adult addictive behavior is becoming a major workplace problem in contemporary American society, as was highlighted in a recent editorial in the Washington Times.

Dr. Manning stressed her belief that "pornography is the most successfully marketed attack on our nature as human beings that has ever existed. There has never been anything so calculated, widespread and effective at reaching so many people at such a young age."

The bottom line: 'No Child is Immune' to Internet Dangers! To find out how to protect your children, EIE urges parents to implement Rules N' ToolsSM on all Internet-enabled devices.

To read more from Marcia's article, click HERE.

"I was just looking up pictures of reptiles to make a card for one of my friends," an eleven-year-old began, shifting nervously in her rainbow canvas sneakers, "when I came across some scary pictures. There were images and videos of naked women... with snakes. I haven't told my parents or anyone... I thought I would get in trouble."
Dear Friend:

EIE President Donna Rice Hughes presents to a packed house of parents and educators at the Ritz Theater in Rockville, in an event sponsored by the Park County School District on February 10th, 2009. At the end of a recent presentation to 4th and 5th grade children, girls and boys lined up to talk with EIE staff; each young face held a different story of how they first encountered graphic Internet pornography.

For each one of them, their innocence was shattered by accidental exposure; each child was wrestling silently with what to do with the harmful messages they encountered online. Once exposed, these images can never be erased from their young minds.

We cannot afford to leave our children unprotected online, which is why EIE continues to educate, equip and empower you with the simpleInternet Safety 101: Empowering Parents basics that will help you protect your children from threats online. Every child deserves a protected 'Age of Innocence'.

For Their Sake,

The Enough Is Enough Staff

David Ogden Is Confirmed

Although we expected David Ogden to get a majority of votes in the Senate, it was still a disappointing day to all those who believe pornography is destructive and harmful. Ogden's past clearly demonstrates that he will be sympathetic to pornographers since he has close ties to them by representing them. I have low expectations in that Ogden will not prosecute obscenity and he will not uphold the existing obscenity laws. This was a step back for families.

Both Jon Kyl and John McCain voted for David Ogden. This seems very out of character for both Senators. I have personally met with Jon Kyl and discussed his commitment to fighting pornography. I have called and emailed both senators for an explanation of their vote. I will keep you updated when I receive a response.

If you want to find out more information how each senator voted check here.

Monday, March 16, 2009

Happy for No Reason Video



You can't help be happy after watching this video.

Fatherhood



Since it is Spring Break, I wanted to start the week out with some good news. Enjoy!

Friday, March 6, 2009

Music Influences Sexual Behavior

National Coalition Reports:

New Study Links Music to Teen Sex

Parents have another compelling reason to monitor the music their teens are consuming. A new study conducted by the University of Pittsburgh indicates teenagers who listen to sexually aggressive lyrics are twice as likely to have sexual intercourse. 

The lead researcher of the study, Dr. Brian A. Primack, said, "This study demonstrates that, among this sample of young adolescents, high exposure to lyrics describing degrading sex in popular music was independently associated with higher levels of sexual behavior. 

"In fact, exposure to lyrics describing degrading sex was one of the strongest associations with sexual activity...These results provide further support for the need for additional research and educational intervention in this area."


Thursday, March 5, 2009

Let's Go To the Movies!

Despite what Hollywood would lead you to believe...

According to a recent Newsweek/Washington Post article,
 in 2008 family-friendly movies were more successful at the box office 
than those that feature explicit sex, language and violence – in some cases, 
by as much as a 2-to-1 margin.

Most audience members prefer films which do not force them to witness behaviors or language that make them uncomfortable. This is simply common sense.
 

Facebook & MySpace Remove Sex Offenders.

Since last May, Facebook has removed more than 5,500 Sex Offenders from it's 
Social Networking Web site.

MySpace reports the removal of 90,000 predators in the last 2 years.

It's refreshing to see companies take measures to help protect children!

Click here to read the whole story.



Wednesday, March 4, 2009

11,000 People Opposed!

A big THANKS to all those who opposed the nomination of David Ogden. I thought you would like to know this:

The Senate Judiciary Committee dealt a blow to cultural morals last week by approving David Ogden's nomination for deputy attorney general, meaning the full Senate could vote anytime.

Sen. Arlen Specter, the committee's ranking Republican, reportedly told National Public Radio he had never seen so much opposition from voters — 11,000 phone calls, letters and other contacts with the committee.

Read more here.

Prop 8


On Thursday, Proposition 8 goes before the California Supreme Court for the judges to determine if this is legal. Prop 8 had more than a 600,000 vote margin to put the definition of marriage into the California Constitution.

From a Protectmarriage.com email:

The main issue before the court is whether the people had the right to enact Prop 8 in the first instance. Our opponents argue that Prop 8 was so sweeping that it constituted a fundamental revision of the constitution

You can watch the hearing online at www.calchannel.com at 8am MST.

Southwest Airlines

For those of you who would like to take action regarding the newly 'designed' Southwest Airlines plane, you can send an email.

If you are unsure what the new 'design' is, scroll down to a previous post.

Monday, March 2, 2009