2025-0604 A Resolution to Prohibit Pornography in the Stateof Idaho
WHEREAS, Pornography has been shown in numerous studies to contribute to the degradation
of societal values, the objectification of individuals, and the exploitation of women and children;
WHEREAS, The widespread availability of pornographic material, both online and in physical
form, has been linked to increased instances of sexual addiction, broken families, violent
behavior, and human trafficking;
WHEREAS, The internet has magnified the problem a thousand fold with online pornography
reported to play a role in 56% of all divorces in America. Another report says 70% of youth ages
15-17 accidentally stumble across pornography online. The world's largest porn site receives
more than four billion hits a month. Other research estimates that 89% of all pornography is
produced in the United States. As for viewership, the average high school boy spends at least two
hours every week at adult websites, while 70% of all men in the 18-24 age bracket visit at least
one adult website every month;
WHEREAS, The book, The Naked Communist -Exposing Communism and Restoring Truth,
states in #25 of the 45 !Current Communist Goals”, !break down cultural standards of morality
by promoting pornography and obscenity in books, magazines, motion pictures, radio, and T.V.”;
WHEREAS, The State of Idaho recognizes the responsibility of civil government to protect the
welfare, safety, and moral integrity of its citizens, particularly its youth;
WHEREAS, The United States Supreme Court has affirmed that states have the right to regulate
and restrict obscene materials that lack serious literary, artistic, political, or scientific value under
the Miller Test (Miller v. California, 1973); and
WHEREAS, Pornography undermines public health, promotes distorted views of sex and
relationships, and is incompatible with the values of faith, family, and freedom cherished by the
people of Idaho; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the KCRCC encourages the Idaho Legislature to declare pornography a
public health hazard and moral blight, contributing to the erosion of community standards and
individual dignity;
RESOLVED, The KCRCC encourages the Idaho legislature to re-write statute 18-4103 to
say that the production, distribution, sale, and online transmission of pornographic material, as
defined by Idaho state law and consistent with Supreme Court precedent, shall be banned within
the State of Idaho;
RESOLVED, That enforcement mechanisms shall include:• Civil penalties for producers and distributors of pornographic material,
• Requirements for internet service providers to implement default filtering of adult content
with opt-in exceptions compliant with constitutional safeguards,
• Public education initiatives to promote healthy relationships, parental control tools, and
internet safety;
RESOLVED, That the KCRCC encourages Idaho legislators to change Statute 18-4109 from
misdemeanors to a felony offense as well as encouraging Idaho’s federal Congressmen and
Senators to support state sovereignty in protecting citizens from harmful and obscene content
and to empower states to enforce moral standards consistent with the will of their people; and
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, That this resolution be sent to all Idaho House and Senate
members by the KCRCC secretary and to be considered at the Idaho 2026 GOP Republican
winter meeting.
Adopted June 2025
