Many people are outraged about the uncontrolled expansion of 5G small cells, but what most fail to realize is that protesting 5G alone is not enough. If you are against 5G but not protesting Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, you are missing the real fight.
What is Section 704?
Section 704 of the Telecommunications Act was a gift to the wireless industry, effectively stripping away the rights of local communities to oppose the placement of cell towers based on health concerns. This law states that:
📜 “No state or local government or instrumentality thereof may regulate the placement, construction, and modification of personal wireless service facilities on the basis of the environmental effects of radio frequency emissions, to the extent that such facilities comply with the Commission’s regulations concerning such emissions.”
In simple terms: Even if a community believes a 5G tower near their homes, schools, or workplaces is dangerous, they cannot stop it if it meets FCC guidelines—guidelines that have been proven outdated and inadequate in considering non-thermal biological effects of RF radiation.
The Constitutional Crisis: How Section 704 Violates Your Rights
Section 704 is not just an industry-friendly regulation—it is a direct violation of the First and Tenth Amendments of the U.S. Constitution.
🛑 First Amendment Violation: Americans have the right to petition their government for a redress of grievances. Section 704 explicitly prohibits individuals and local governments from bringing health-based objections against wireless infrastructure. This means that even if you have clear scientific evidence showing harm, you are legally blocked from raising these concerns in official zoning decisions.
🏛️ Tenth Amendment Violation: The Tenth Amendment states that powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved to the states or the people. Section 704 strips states and local governments of their ability to regulate wireless infrastructure, handing all power over to the federal government and the telecom industry.
Why You Must Fight Section 704, Not Just 5G
If you are protesting 5G but not protesting Section 704, you are fighting a losing battle. 5G towers are being installed at an unprecedented rate because this law prevents communities from saying NO on health grounds.
🚫 You can’t challenge a cell tower’s placement due to health risks. 🚫 You can’t stop a 5G small cell from being built near your home or child’s school. 🚫 You can’t bring lawsuits based on health concerns, no matter how much evidence exists.
This is why protesting 5G alone is ineffective. The real fight must focus on repealing or amending Section 704 so that communities can regain their constitutional rights to protect themselves and their families.
How to Take Action
If you truly want to stop the uncontrolled expansion of 5G and other RF-based infrastructure, you need to target Section 704 and the unconstitutional barriers it has created. Here’s how:
✅ Educate others: Spread awareness that protesting 5G without addressing Section 704 is ineffective. ✅ Contact your legislators: Demand that your representatives work to repeal or amend Section 704 to restore local control over wireless infrastructure. ✅ Support legal challenges: Join or support lawsuits that argue against Section 704 on constitutional grounds. ✅ Push for updated safety standards: If the FCC is forced to recognize non-thermal effects, Section 704 loses its power because outdated safety regulations will no longer be valid.
Conclusion: The True Path to Restoring Your Rights
Fighting 5G without fighting Section 704 is like complaining about pollution while ignoring the factories dumping waste into your water. The core issue is that your rights to challenge harmful RF exposure have been stolen from you.
📢 If we don’t restore our constitutional rights, 5G will only be the beginning.
It’s time to shift the conversation. It’s time to demand the repeal of Section 704 and take back our ability to protect ourselves from unwanted and unsafe wireless infrastructure.
🛑 Fight the real fight. Demand your constitutional rights back.