Herndon working to protect our children

Our children need clear guidance in the formative ages of their lives. Let us pray for them and remember what Jesus said, "Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." (Matthew 19:14)

A recent forum showed dramatically how Scott Herndon works to protect our children. Scott helped write and pass House Bill 498 which requires distributors of porn online to verify the age of users. This prevents the creators and distributors of pornography from providing it to those under the age of 18. The governor signed this bill March 20.

Then Jane Sauter rallied against Mark Sauter who voted against the Library Bill (HB 314). It would have removed the exemption and therefore prohibited taxpayer-funded libraries from giving children sexually obscene materials. It simply requires libraries to take reasonable steps to prevent such materials from being accessed by children. Mark Sauter voted against the Library Bill and was the single vote by which the Governor's override failed — thus, removing that protection.

Jane Sauter said she would have voted for it and that, "children cannot 'unsee' an inappropriate image. They deserve quality reading materials. We hear so much about lawsuits, school boards and librarians. What about the hearts, minds and souls of the children?" 

No wonder the Bonner County Republican Central Committee censured Mark Sauter and asked Woodward to resign from the Republican party.

On May 21, please vote for Scott Herndon, Senate LD1, and Jane Sauter, House Representative LD1!

RITA CORTRIGHT

Priest River