Patt Morrison
“Column: Holly Jacobs on making ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime in the wake of the Katie Hill fiasco”
The Los Angeles Times
November 6, 2019
In Patt Morrison’s recent article, “Holly Jacobs on making ‘revenge porn’ a federal crime in the wake of the Katie Hill fiasco,” Morrison interviews Holly Jacobs on her opinion about the issue of nonconsensual pornography and why she believes it should be a federal crime. Recently, the US Representative for California’s 25th Congressional District, Katie Hill, resigned from her position due to the release of nude photographs of herself published on blogs without her consent. This shows Morrison’s exigence for her interview with Jacobs since a similar event happened to her in 2011. Jacobs and Morrison briefly discuss their thoughts about Hill’s experience but touch more on the criminal aspects of nonconsensual pornography. Jacobs explains that it should be treated as a felony since it ruins the victim’s life. She explains that “it didn’t only destroy [her] future, [her] professional future and [her] professional relationship, but also [her] relationships with friends and family. When people see these images of you and especially the way that they’re posted, it’s always in a bad light.” Jacobs also includes the idea that it is a complete invasion of privacy rather than just a form of harassment. Morrison appeals to emotion and authority by using Jacobs’ first-hand experience as a victim of nonconsensual pornography. Jacobs provides insight into how it destroyed her life but also how she can look at it legally and give her opinion on how it should be handled. Morrison’s purpose is to make nonconsensual pornography well known and educate her audience about how modern technology affects it. She also inspires victims of nonconsensual pornography by sharing advice from Holly Jacobs. The organization of the article was impressive as it was an interview where Morrison posed intriguing questions for Jacobs. I enjoyed the fact that a recording of the discussion was included because it furthers Morrison’s purpose by drawing in her audience to experience the entire story.
Comment for the author: This article was enlightening to her a woman's side of the recent issue of nonconsensual pornography and how large of an impact it makes on a victim's life. The discussion of the double standard between men and women that both Katie Hill and Holly Jacobs touches on seems to be a real issue in the workplace. Do you believe that this double standard will continue or do you believe there will be a change?
ReplyDeleteI believe that this should definitely be a federal crime. Katie Hill's entire life and career was destroyed by something that she had no part in. The person that leaked the photos should feel extremely remorseful because Hill will be dealing with repercussions for the rest of her life.
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