COLUMBUS -- Members of Court Little Flower No. 988, the local chapter of the Catholic Daughters of the Americas have been fighting a war against pornography for 15 years.
This past year they have stepped up the effort and added new weapons to their arsenal of educational products.
In the process, the group also has gained the recognition of a national organization.
“We’re not passing out the white cloth ribbons anymore,” said Jo (Jack) Sokol, chairman for the group’s White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) committee. “This past year our group created the first White Ribbon Against Pornography car magnets, decals and lapel pins. Our purpose is to be involved in this campaign against pornography all through the year and not just during the official Pornography Awareness Week.”
The local, 209 member, Court Little Flower group caught the attention of the nationally known, non-profit, interfaith organization Morality In Media, Inc. The mission of Morality in Media is to combat obscenity and uphold decency standards in the media. This national organization has linked its Web site to the local WRAP Web site resulting in a substantial interest in the local group’s product and message.
“We started the idea of the car magnets, and now with the link on the Morality in Media Web site, we’ve already had contacts from people in 15 states asking for our products and for more information,” Sokol said. “The message is simple. ‘Pornography is wrong, pornography is illegal, and pornography is a problem.’”
Sokol says the car magnets were created to put the message out all year long. Her hope is that when people see it they’ll be inspired to do something for the children and other victims of porn; or, if they are addicted themselves, they will be jolted into seeking help for their addiction.
Proceeds from the sale of the magnets and other items benefits a number of charities including Morality in Media, the American Family Association and various local organizations.
The WRAP products can be viewed and ordered through the group’s Web site at www.wrapfamily.com
For more information contact Jo Sokol at 564-6756 or (402) 276-6162.
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