MORALITY IN MEDIA,
INC.
was established in New York City in 1962 to combat pornography. Now national in scope, MIM
works to inform citizens and public officials about the harms of pornography and about what they can
do through law to protect their communities and children. MIM also works to maintain standards of
decency on TV and in other media. In addition, it serves to advise and educate state and local
branches. (www.moralityinmedia.org)
MORALITY IN MEDIA OF MARATHON COUNTY
(formally known as Citizens for Decency - Marathon County)
was established in Rothschild, WI in1968.
MISSION:
The mission of the
Morality in Media – Marathon County (MIM-MC) is to inform our citizens and public officials
about the harms of pornography and to educate them about what they can do through law to protect
their communities and children. By initiating and encouraging activities aimed at informing and
educating the general public or specialized groups, MIM-MC will help protect and advance public
morality in our community.
Activities
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White Ribbons
Against Pornography (WRAP) in (October)
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White Carnation
Fundraiser on Father’s Day (June)
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Law Enforcement Day
Recognition Event. (May)
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Monthly Meeting
(2nd Tuesday of the month)
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Monitoring local
media and informing the public
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Speakers
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Boycott of
Products
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Protesting outside of businesses (e.g. Family
Video)
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Letters to Editors of
newspapers
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Letters to public
officials
VISION
The vision
of the Morality in Media – Marathon County is that all citizens and public officials will
recognize the need to maintain standards of decency in dress, speech, action, and all forms of
media, in order to protect the human dignity of its
citizens.
We would
also like to have educational materials consisting of books, magazines, pamphlets, videos, audio-
tapes easily available to the community and a website for those preferring Internet
access.
(To receive
a list of educational materials available, please contact a MIM member. Lists are available in
printed form or electronic form, which can be emailed to your
address.)
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT
US
If you have
any questions, please contact Ron at 842-5368 or email
rhp1wau@msn.com