I. Introduction: The Hidden Law That Took Away Your Rights
Imagine walking into a local zoning meeting to oppose a new cell tower near your child’s school. You present studies linking radiofrequency (RF) radiation to potential health hazards—only to be told you cannot raise health concerns at all. Not because your evidence is weak, but because a federal law, Section 704 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, explicitly forbids it.
This is the hidden reality many American parents face. While we worry about surging rates of autism, ADHD, and other chronic health issues, Section 704 ensures that no local government can reject wireless infrastructure based on those concerns—even if compelling science backs them up.
“Our Founding Fathers guaranteed us a voice in safeguarding our families. But with Section 704 in place, that voice has been muzzled.”
—John Coates, Father & RF Safe Founder
Now is the time for President Donald J. Trump—the man who champions putting Americans first—to restore these rights. A single signature can dismantle this unconstitutional law, free parents to protect their children, and force the wireless industry to adopt truly safe technology.
II. What Section 704 Took Away from You
Signed into law by President Bill Clinton, Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act strips local communities of their power to object to new cell towers based on health or environmental grounds. It sounds innocuous—a mere footnote in a massive law—but its constitutional repercussions are profound:
- First Amendment Infringement
- The law effectively gags parents, doctors, and scientists from introducing health data in public hearings.
- Freedom of speech means little if you’re not allowed to speak about health risks.
- Tenth Amendment Overreach
- Local officials historically regulate public health concerns. Section 704, however, federalizes these decisions.
- Communities and states cannot enact protective measures—even if science demands more caution.
- Silencing Real Science
- If you can’t mention health hazards, no official record acknowledges them.
- Entire towns are forced to act as if no health risk exists—even when credible studies say otherwise.
The Result?
Telecom companies install towers wherever they please, near schools, playgrounds, and residential areas—all while parents have no legal authority to stop it.
III. The Science the Government Ignores
While Section 704 locks Americans out of the debate, thousands of scientific studies paint a troubling picture:
- National Toxicology Program (NTP)
- A $30 million government-funded study found “clear evidence” that RF exposure causes tumors in rodents.
- DNA damage and non-thermal biological effects were observed at exposure levels below current FCC safety limits.
- Yale Mouse Study
- Pregnant mice exposed to cellphone radiation birthed offspring with ADHD-like symptoms.
- These outcomes persisted, suggesting possible transgenerational effects—potentially impacting future generations.
- Autism Surge
- Autism diagnoses have gone from 1 in 10,000 in the early 1990s to about 1 in 34 today.
- Though multiple factors contribute to autism, the exponential rise parallels the explosion of wireless technology.
- International Warnings
- Countries like France and Israel regulate children’s exposure to wireless devices; Switzerland enforces stricter RF limits.
- The U.S. lags behind, bound by 1996-era guidelines that protect corporate profits more than children’s health.
“RF radiation is not a fringe concern—scientists worldwide have confirmed non-thermal harm. The only fringe idea is ignoring it.”
—Dr. Martin Pall, Biochemist
IV. Who Profits—and Who Pays the Price
- Wireless Industry
- The telecom sector has made trillions since 1996, all while downplaying independent research.
- Industry-friendly “thermal-only” FCC guidelines conveniently ignore the possibility of non-thermal harm.
- Parents & Taxpayers
- Rising rates of autism, ADHD, and chronic illnesses burden families and school districts with soaring costs for special education and therapy.
- As telecom profits expand, the public foots the bill for conditions that might be preventable with safer technology.
- A Gagged Nation
- Section 704 ensures that no local pushback can hamper the industry’s expansion or force them to invest in safer alternatives.
- In effect, all liability shifts to parents, teachers, and children, who must live with potential harm but have no legal recourse.
V. Why Only President Trump Can Fix This
1. A President Created the Problem
- In 1996, Bill Clinton signed Section 704 into law. That’s how it took hold—through presidential action.
2. A President Can End the Gag Order
- RFK Jr. as HHS Secretary, Congress, or local officials cannot simply repeal a 1996 law.
- Trump alone can sign an executive order or champion a legislative repeal, ensuring the unconstitutional elements are removed.
3. Immediate Impact
- Once Section 704 is gone, parents and local governments can legally reject towers on health grounds.
- This restores the freedom to challenge outdated FCC guidelines and demand safer technologies.
4. A Moral Obligation
- President Trump built his legacy on protecting Americans from corrupt or harmful policies.
- This is the moment to stand up for the health of America’s children against telecom overreach.
VI. Until We Restore Our Freedoms, Nothing Will Change
Even if hundreds of new studies confirm RF hazards, nothing forces the wireless industry to adopt safer measures while Section 704 stands:
- No Legal Challenge Allowed
- Communities can’t use health data in tower-siting decisions.
- The FCC’s “thermal-only” standard goes unchallenged, letting corporations claim “compliance” while ignoring non-thermal harm.
- No Pressure to Innovate
- The industry lacks incentive to invest in safer solutions (like fiber-based, satellite-based, or LiFi systems).
- Because there’s no threat of local lawsuits or bans, they have no reason to change.
- No Accountability
- Parents are left with mounting medical bills and children at risk.
- Industry profits continue to soar, externalizing every potential health cost onto American families.
VII. Call to Action: What You Can Do Right Now
- Demand President Trump Repeal Section 704
- Contact his office, social media, local political representatives. Use the hashtag #TrumpRepeal704.
- Make it clear that this is your #1 priority for child health and constitutional rights.
- Educate Your Community
- Share articles, host local forums, and explain that local officials’ hands are tied until Section 704 is gone.
- Encourage parents and teachers to understand how “thermal-only” guidelines ignore modern science.
- Support Independent Research & Safer Tech
- Donate to groups like RF Safe and the Environmental Health Trust that fight for real RF safety studies.
- Advocate for wired internet in schools, promote LiFi, or push for hardwired alternatives at home.
- Stay Informed, Stay Vocal
- Sign petitions, call radio shows, write op-eds.
- The more people know about Section 704 and its impact, the closer we get to a tipping point for political action.
VIII. Conclusion: A President’s Signature Can Save Our Children’s Future
Parents today watch their children grow up in a sea of wireless devices—phones, tablets, Wi-Fi, 5G—yet remain legally voiceless about the very health risks these devices may pose. This is the direct result of a law that protects telecom profits at the expense of American freedoms.
Mr. President, you have the power, with one stroke of your pen, to restore parents’ First Amendment rights, re-empower local governments, and force the industry to get serious about non-thermal safety. For 27 years, Section 704 has existed as a hidden, unconstitutional gag order, leading to a generation of children exposed without meaningful checks or balances.
Repeal Section 704. Give Americans back their constitutional right to challenge “safety guidelines” that rely on science from the 1950s. Let us bring modern research to the table and protect our children’s futures.
We will make technology safer if given the freedom to act. But first, we need the legal tools to demand change.
“History will remember who stood up for the health of children—and who did not. Mr. Trump, be the President who freed American families to protect their own.”
The choice is clear. Our children’s health depends on it, our Constitution demands it, and the American people are ready for it.
Spread the Word
- Share this article.
- Tag @realDonaldTrump and use #TrumpRepeal704 on social media.
- Contact local representatives and insist they support the repeal.
Together, we can tear down the gag order, restore our voices, and usher in a future where safe technology thrives—for our children, and for generations to come.