No premarital sex on TV please, Idaho lawmakers urge
BOISE, Idaho - A number of Idaho lawmakers are targeting a topic they say should be taboo on television - premarital sex.
And they're taking a symbolic stand.
Lawmakers are against references to premarital sex in dramas, comedies, reality and talk shows as well as advertisements, reported KBOI-TV.
"We need to take a stand and stand up for for the morality of what is best for the citizens of Idaho," said Rep. Darrell Bolz, (R-Caldwell).
The measure that easily passed the house state affairs committee would urge the federal government and the FCC to prohibit the portrayal, even implied, or even the discussion of premarital sex on TV between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The measure that's moving forward is not a bill. Under the rules of the Idaho Legislature, it's called a Joint Memorial and is simply a symbolic statement.
People KBOI News talked with call the effort a waste of time.
"I think its infringement on freedom of speech, don't want the government telling me what I can or cannot watch," Viola Hauck of Boise said.
Supporters say the Idaho Constitution requires government to protect the virtue and purity of the home.
And they're taking a symbolic stand.
Lawmakers are against references to premarital sex in dramas, comedies, reality and talk shows as well as advertisements, reported KBOI-TV.
"We need to take a stand and stand up for for the morality of what is best for the citizens of Idaho," said Rep. Darrell Bolz, (R-Caldwell).
The measure that easily passed the house state affairs committee would urge the federal government and the FCC to prohibit the portrayal, even implied, or even the discussion of premarital sex on TV between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m.
The measure that's moving forward is not a bill. Under the rules of the Idaho Legislature, it's called a Joint Memorial and is simply a symbolic statement.
People KBOI News talked with call the effort a waste of time.
"I think its infringement on freedom of speech, don't want the government telling me what I can or cannot watch," Viola Hauck of Boise said.
Supporters say the Idaho Constitution requires government to protect the virtue and purity of the home.
Modern televisions have parental lockouts and V-chips to control things at home. Leave the airways alone.
Since entertainment is international and multi-state, I know know what the B-52s were singing about with "Private Idaho."
I agree that there is too much filth coming out of the sewer and into our tv's, but I'm totally against the nanny state. Educate parents to throw out their tv's and have kids read or rent them approved shows and movies I think would be a better solution. Problem is parents are lazy these days and would like the government to do it all.
@commentator well stated!
Considering that most of these people got kicked out of Utah....hey, just saying!
Well, at least some good could come of this proposal. The morality-nannies couldn't use their TV pulpits to discuss and rail against the "evils" of premarital sex.
Retards.
They'll fight to the death to protect their second amendment rights while they trample all over our first amendment rights. The only thing these holier than thou folks are worried about is what's going on in the bedroom. Maybe they're jealous because they're not gettin any!
What the hell are those bean counters trying to do? Form a Morality Squad that will monitor all the broadcasts and censor all the naughty ones?? Get a life people and tell those politicians to go count potatoes or something but get their butts out of my living room or bedroom. Next thing they will have everyone running around goose stepping and giving the Natzi salute.
What a Complete Waste of Time and Money!
You Cannbot legislate what is on tv! This is Not Russia, China, or whatever!
Think about it how television as evolved, The more violence on TV and movies the more violence in society. The more sex you see on TV and movies well kids think it's the norm. It's probably to late to go back so I don't see how Idaho lawmakers can ban this but here in Washington State I wish they would most of this crap on TV.
@kdou Why don't you worry about your own tv and let the rest of us worry about ours? That's why you have an on and off button on your remote. If you don't like what's on tv, change the chanel.
@kdou That actually doesnt line up with what is going on at all... You are aware that violence has been on a downward trend for better than 20 years?Â
I always make sure my partner is married before sleeping with her.
Keeps things simple.
Gutter culture; gutter entertainment.
Here in Western Washington we celebrate perversity.
What about extramarital sex? I guess that's okay? And since Idaho will probably be one of the last states to allow gay marriage, sex between gays isn't really premarital, so they still get to discuss that on TV, don't they?
Ah, the Taliban are hard at work. It's almost like the real Middle West. (Nebraska and all)Â
If you don't like what is on Television, TURN THE CHANNEL. Â You don't like what is on the radio, TURN THE CHANNEL, You don't like what is in the Theaters? Â DON"T GO..... Â Be responsible for your own actions, Be a parent and help your children make WISE decisions... Â
Wow. Pure moral censorship. What's next, book burnings?Â
And you wonder why we laugh at you people. And don't want any of you in office.Â
<-----Government over here-----------------------------------------------Religion over here-------->
@Audio Cat I regret only that i have only one like to give to that comment.
Lets take the premarital sex off the tv while porn is like running water on the internet,
Gotta love those "small government" conservatives.
@Sutekh No I don't...
Meanwhile as the economy languishes, our politicians contemplate premarital sex and discuss the new pope. Fire them all and start over.
Ha! Good luck with that one. If you don't like what is on tv, then turn it off or turn the channel. No one is forcing them to watch it.
When looking for rules on morality - look to your government America.
Podunkaho!
So there's pot smoking gay people, but no premarital sex?!
And shooting and murders and assaults and a whole bunch of other stuff that's a lot worse than sex.
idahoans too stupid to use a remote? yep. RT: @komonews: No premarital sex on TV please, Idaho lawmakers urge bit.ly\/YcpKsI6sM
People sometimes ask me why I never vote for Republican political candidates despite not caring for the Dems, either. I just link them to stories such as this one. They either go "Oh" and end the discussion, or they try to minimize/defend the GOP's conduct, in which case their zealotry becomes clear, and further discussion is useless.
I hope they stay in Idaho. Or better yet, move to Saudi Arabia where they might be a bit more comfortable with the idea of legislating behavior between consenting couples. Meanwhile, the rest of us adults would like to be able to make our own decisions as to what we watch.Â
You need to take a test drive before you sign on the dotted line!
@rwgav8Â I soooo missed this! ROFLMAO... Guess I should have used my dark roots!Â
@rwgav8Â You are comparing a woman to a car? Â Or are we 'just a ride' for your entertainment? Â
@Sissy You are the assuming the commenter is referring to a man as the "driver?" Or do you believe that women are incapable of driving?
@Sissy How is it any ruder than the assumption made in your comment? There is no sexist connotation in the statement. I have heard or read it from women and men numerous times. It is gender-neutral. Your unfortunate recent personal experience is not a relevant basis to assume sexism in an innocuous comment. I do wish you better luck with future dates, there certainly are a lot of jerks (male and, yes, some female) out there.
@Hoagy SubHero I'm not even going to dignify that rude question with a reply.
@Sissy
a little sensitive Sissy?  The test drive goes for both men and women. And by the way....the test drive line came from my wife.
Sorry for your bad experience tonight but please know that I was not making that statement from any one sex's point of view. As for your date....Well, thats how males are wired in most of the species on this planet. Its the ones that dont know how and when not to act on those instincts that give the rest of us a bad name.Â
@rwgav8Â To be honest, yes. Â I had just got home from a bad date. Â The jerk felt entitled to get between my legs because he bought me some fries and a Coke. Â I have feelings and felt that the remark was very insensitive. Â Some of the guys out there are just nothing but dog crap.
Dear Idaho Law Makers:
Your roads and highways are some of the WORST in the country. Try to focus on fixing your roads and not what we watch on TV.  You will never get the rest of the country to go along with this. REALLY!
@West Poulsbo - LOL! I haven't been back to Idaho since I left a job I had there (but I lived across the river in Clarkston) since 1998 - but I sure remember those roads over there in that state - egads. Potholes the size of my Dodge Neon that I had back then and grooves deep enough that you couldn't hardly drive over them. The infamous 'goat trail' - beautiful scenery up that road north from Boise but the driving really sucked because of the roads.
Stories like this make me smile, because I realize some states have gone further over the bend than Washington! Â ROTFLMAO!
"We need to take a stand and stand up for for the morality of what is best for the citizens of Idaho," said Rep. Darrell Bolz, (R-Caldwell).
Huh, so what do the good people of Idaho think of this? I hope they escort him to the state line and politely ask him to stay out...
@Susabelle Uh... I hope you are not talking about our state line!  Give him to Oregon, because they are already gone.
@TheChosen @Susabelle Utah is the best place for him.
@TheChosen @SusabelleLOL, I was thinking Montana... But then again someone there might just shoot him, just in the foot, mind you....
@Susabelle @TheChosen Actually Wyoming would be perfect, where the Republican men think they are men and the sheep are nervous.
@Susabelle @TheChosen lol, nah...they have the 3 S rule there...."Shoot, Shovel, and Shut up!" If he went to Montana and tried that, he wouldn't be seen again!