Mr. President, imagine a world where Americans are legally barred from questioning health and safety guidelines—guidelines that were not created by doctors, scientists, or public health experts, but by industry engineers with no medical expertise. Imagine a world where this unconstitutional gag order is enforced by law, allowing corporations to dictate public health policy while the government looks the other way.
This is not a dystopian fantasy. This is the reality of Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the FCC’s SAR guidelines—a regulatory framework designed not to protect people, but to shield the wireless industry from accountability.
Mr. President, it is time to act. We urge you to sign an executive order that will:
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996.
- Challenge the FCC’s SAR guidelines, which were created by industry insiders and have no scientific basis.
- Restore independent research and oversight, starting with the National Toxicology Program (NTP), whose findings have been ignored for far too long.
This is not just madness—it’s a betrayal of the American people. Section 704 enforces a flawed safety standard, silences communities, and leaves children exposed to dangerous levels of radiofrequency (RF) radiation. The NTP’s findings make it clear: the current guidelines are broken. It’s time to fix them.
The National Toxicology Program: A Study That Exposed the Madness
The National Toxicology Program (NTP), a $30 million federally funded study, was the largest and most comprehensive investigation into the health effects of RF radiation ever conducted. It took 16 years to complete and produced findings that shook the foundation of the FCC’s safety standards.
Key Findings of the NTP Study
- Clear Evidence of Cancer
The NTP found malignant tumors in rats exposed to RF radiation at levels within the FCC’s current safety limits:- Gliomas (brain tumors) and schwannomas (heart tumors) appeared in exposed male rats.
- These tumors are rare, and their occurrence strongly correlated with RF exposure.
- Non-Linear Dose Response
One of the most shocking findings was the non-linear dose-response relationship. Lower power levels caused higher cancer rates than higher power levels.- This defies the assumption that “lower exposure is always safer.”
- It suggests that biological systems respond unpredictably to RF radiation, rendering the FCC’s thermal-only model completely obsolete.
- DNA Damage
The study also found evidence of DNA strand breaks, a key marker of potential cancer risk and biological harm. This proves that RF radiation can cause damage without heating tissue, directly challenging the premise of the SAR guidelines. - Cumulative Risk
The NTP study revealed that long-term, low-level exposure to RF radiation can have devastating effects—effects that the current safety standards completely ignore.
“The NTP’s findings exposed the madness of relying on SAR guidelines. The non-linear dose-response shows that the current system doesn’t protect anyone. It’s time to throw these guidelines out and start over.”
—Dr. Ronald Melnick, Former NTP Scientist
The FCC’s SAR Guidelines: An Industry-Created Standard
The FCC’s Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) guidelines were adopted in 1996—the same year Section 704 became law. These guidelines are based solely on thermal effects (whether RF radiation heats tissue), ignoring decades of evidence that non-thermal effects—like DNA damage, oxidative stress, and neurological disruption—can occur at far lower levels.
Who Created the SAR Guidelines?
The SAR guidelines were developed by:
- Industry engineers from organizations like the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI)—both heavily influenced by the telecom industry.
- Not doctors, not public health experts, not independent scientists.
The FCC simply adopted these recommendations without conducting its own independent research. The result? A safety standard that serves corporate interests, not public health.
Why the SAR Guidelines Are Flawed
- No Scientific Validation
The SAR guidelines assume harm only occurs if radiation heats tissue. But the NTP study and thousands of other peer-reviewed studies have shown that non-thermal effects—like DNA damage and oxidative stress—can cause serious harm at levels far below those that cause heating. - Non-Linear Dose Response Ignored
The NTP’s finding that lower power levels caused higher cancer rates completely invalidates the SAR guidelines. A safety standard that assumes “lower is always safer” is not only unscientific—it’s dangerous. - Unrealistic Testing Conditions
SAR testing assumes devices are held at a distance from the body (e.g., 5–15 mm), but in reality, most people carry phones in their pockets or hold them against their heads. This means actual exposure levels often exceed what the guidelines consider “safe.” - Outdated Science
The SAR guidelines are based on military research from the 1950s and 1960s that focused on preventing thermal burns—not long-term health risks like cancer or neurological damage.
“SAR is not a safety standard. It’s a corporate convenience standard. It was never designed to protect people, and the NTP study proves it’s failing.”
—Dr. Henry Lai, University of Washington
Section 704: The Unconstitutional Gag Order
Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act ensures that the SAR guidelines cannot be questioned. This law prohibits local governments from rejecting cell towers based on health concerns, even if credible scientific evidence exists.
The Consequences of Section 704
- Silencing Communities
Parents cannot raise health concerns about cell towers near schools or homes. Local governments are forced to approve tower applications, no matter how close they are to sensitive areas like playgrounds or daycare centers. - Forcing Flawed Standards on Americans
Section 704 locks the FCC’s SAR guidelines into place, leaving Americans exposed to radiation levels that the NTP has shown to be unsafe. - Violating Constitutional Rights
Section 704 violates the First Amendment by silencing public discourse on health risks and the Tenth Amendment by stripping states and communities of their authority to protect public welfare.
“Section 704 enforces a safety guideline that was never scientifically valid. It’s madness to silence Americans while exposing them to harm.”
—John Coates, Founder of RF Safe
What Needs to Happen: An Executive Order to Fix This
Mr. President, you have the power to undo the damage caused by Section 704 and the FCC’s SAR guidelines. By signing an executive order, you can:
- Repeal Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996
- Restore the right of communities to raise health concerns about cell towers.
- Ensure local governments can protect schools, homes, and playgrounds from unnecessary RF exposure.
- Overhaul the FCC’s SAR Guidelines
- Replace thermal-only standards with limits based on independent, peer-reviewed science.
- Account for non-thermal effects, non-linear dose responses, and real-world use.
- Restore Funding to the National Toxicology Program
- Resume federally funded research into RF radiation’s health effects.
- Enforce Public Law 90-602, which mandates ongoing radiation research and updated safety standards.
Conclusion: A Call to Action
Mr. President, the madness of 1996 must end. Section 704 enforces an unconstitutional gag order. The SAR guidelines are based on industry opinions, not science. And the shutdown of the NTP violates the very laws designed to protect the American people.
The health of America’s children is at stake. The FCC’s guidelines are unfit for purpose, and Section 704 ensures they cannot be challenged. It’s time to fix this.
Repeal Section 704. Replace SAR guidelines. Restore the NTP. Protect our children.
Do this, and you will be remembered as the president who put science, health, and the American people first.
For our children. For the Constitution. For the truth.
How You Can Help
- Call on President Trump: Write, call, or email the White House to demand this executive order.
- Raise Awareness: Share this article and educate others about the dangers of SAR guidelines and Section 704.
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- War-Gaming the Wireless Threat: How an Industry Conspired to Hide Cell Phone Radiation RisksJanuary 23, 2025
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- esearch: Donate to organizations like RF Safe and the Environmental Health Trust.