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Morrissey opposes ban on porn in jail
By fredericksburg.com
Published: 02/05/2015

RICHMOND—A Virginia lawmaker who spends his nights in jail says a measure aimed at keeping pornography out of the hands of inmates would not survive legal challenges.

The bill passed with a broad majority Wednesday, but Del. Joe Morrissey’s vote against it immediately raised eyebrows with his colleagues.

Morrissey, of Henrico County, told reporters that it would have been easier on him to vote for the bill but that he believed it was unconstitutional.

“If I wanted to avoid the childish comments and petty jeers or sneers, that would have been an easy vote,” Morrissey said. “But it would not have been consistent with my oath.”

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