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So, should there be no restrictions? Racial slurs and porno on broadcast radio/TV?
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So, should there be no restrictions? Racial slurs and porno on broadcast radio/TV?
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Sorry for the copy/paste but it's apropos. I admit I enjoy some of the off color discussions on some of the talk radio shows but I do think they go overboard just for the sensationalism much of the time.
"Talking Points - Bill O’Reilly
By a vote of 391-22, the U.S. House has passed legislation that increases fines for broadcast indecency to a maximum of $500,000 per incident.
But here's the really tough part: The government now might be able to fine individual shock jocks $500,000. Some say that's a violation of free speech.
Talking Points doesn't see it that way. Broadcast radio and television use the airwaves owned by you and me -- the folks -- and the government has an obligation to supervise what goes over those airwaves. It's not like cable or satellite radio, which you have to pay for.
Thus the FCC has an obligation to set standards and rules for broadcasters.
The problem is, those rules have not been enforced for decades, and now, you have a verbal free-for-all that is offensive to many adults and can be harmful to children.
The Janet Jackson deal awakened the sleeping giant that is the American public. Now, the public is demanding that the government clean up the airwaves. So that's why Congress finally did something.
Enter Howard Stern, whose program has been raunchy for more than 20 years. He lost six affiliates because his screeners failed to stop a caller from using a racial slur against blacks, and for Mr. Stern's question-and-answer session about anal sex with the guy (Rick Solomon) who sold out Paris Hilton (in the videotape scandal a few months back).
Stern is indignant about the situation, and has even accused me of some kind of duplicity I don't quite understand.
I am on the record as saying that Howard Stern's direct style and no B.S approach made it possible for me to do what I do. But I've also told him face-to-face that he often goes over the line, and doesn't have to do so. He's plenty smart enough to put on an entertaining program without grossing everyone out.
Personally, I could not care less about what Howard does on his program. That's up to him. He's not a "gangsta" rapper, encouraging people to sell and use narcotics and commit violence.
Stern is simply a comedian who traffics in sex and body functions.
But the government has a right to set standards and enforce them over public airwaves -- that's not a violation of anyone's freedom of speech.
However, the government must define what is acceptable and what is not. Holding Stern and others accountable for what they have gotten away with over the years is not fair.
Summing up: Talking Points supports fining broadcasters who abuse the public, but the rules must be clear. Otherwise, it's a selective prosecution, and that's against what this country is all about."
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Sorry for the copy/paste but it's apropos. I admit I enjoy some of the off color discussions on some of the talk radio shows but I do think they go overboard just for the sensationalism much of the time.
"Talking Points - Bill O’Reilly
By a vote of 391-22, the U.S. House has passed legislation that increases fines for broadcast indecency to a maximum of $500,000 per incident.
But here's the really tough part: The government now might be able to fine individual shock jocks $500,000. Some say that's a violation of free speech.
Talking Points doesn't see it that way. Broadcast radio and television use the airwaves owned by you and me -- the folks -- and the government has an obligation to supervise what goes over those airwaves. It's not like cable or satellite radio, which you have to pay for.
Thus the FCC has an obligation to set standards and rules for broadcasters.
The problem is, those rules have not been enforced for decades, and now, you have a verbal free-for-all that is offensive to many adults and can be harmful to children.
The Janet Jackson deal awakened the sleeping giant that is the American public. Now, the public is demanding that the government clean up the airwaves. So that's why Congress finally did something.
Enter Howard Stern, whose program has been raunchy for more than 20 years. He lost six affiliates because his screeners failed to stop a caller from using a racial slur against blacks, and for Mr. Stern's question-and-answer session about anal sex with the guy (Rick Solomon) who sold out Paris Hilton (in the videotape scandal a few months back).
Stern is indignant about the situation, and has even accused me of some kind of duplicity I don't quite understand.
I am on the record as saying that Howard Stern's direct style and no B.S approach made it possible for me to do what I do. But I've also told him face-to-face that he often goes over the line, and doesn't have to do so. He's plenty smart enough to put on an entertaining program without grossing everyone out.
Personally, I could not care less about what Howard does on his program. That's up to him. He's not a "gangsta" rapper, encouraging people to sell and use narcotics and commit violence.
Stern is simply a comedian who traffics in sex and body functions.
But the government has a right to set standards and enforce them over public airwaves -- that's not a violation of anyone's freedom of speech.
However, the government must define what is acceptable and what is not. Holding Stern and others accountable for what they have gotten away with over the years is not fair.
Summing up: Talking Points supports fining broadcasters who abuse the public, but the rules must be clear. Otherwise, it's a selective prosecution, and that's against what this country is all about."
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im just curious as to why things are now considered indecent but werent so terrible before, say, 911, or more recently, miss janets slip up.
im just curious as to why things are now considered indecent but werent so terrible before, say, 911, or more recently, miss janets slip up.
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Actually, the FCC was buckling down before Janet Jackson. Look up Bubba the Love Sponge and see the fines he got. I think he was the first one they went after for public indecency. I think the tally on his fines were around 3/4 of a million. This fine came out approx. 3 weeks prior to the super bowl. Many like to blame miss Jackson as the reason for the crack down, but it started before her.
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Actually, the FCC was buckling down before Janet Jackson. Look up Bubba the Love Sponge and see the fines he got. I think he was the first one they went after for public indecency. I think the tally on his fines were around 3/4 of a million. This fine came out approx. 3 weeks prior to the super bowl. Many like to blame miss Jackson as the reason for the crack down, but it started before her.
Police Motto: Be Polite. Be Courteous. Have a plan to hug everyone you meet.
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Your probably to young to remember what [link:journalscape.com/doug/2004-01-27-11:31|Jack Paar] on the tonight Show was censored for. He told a story about a water closet, an English term for toilet. So when you think things are considered indecent now that weren't before, remember him.
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Your probably to young to remember what [link:journalscape.com/doug/2004-01-27-11:31|Jack Paar] on the tonight Show was censored for. He told a story about a water closet, an English term for toilet. So when you think things are considered indecent now that weren't before, remember him.
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The politicians are all just trying to look good with the lynching of Stern's show. I have a question. Are there not things of greater importance going on in our country? in the world?
Who cares what Howard says. change the station
Who cares about the Jackson boob, Nelly was practically molesting himself.
Everyone is trying to restrict and shelter one another. Kids can't even play TAG at school any more, come one can't we find something better to do?
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The politicians are all just trying to look good with the lynching of Stern's show. I have a question. Are there not things of greater importance going on in our country? in the world?
Who cares what Howard says. change the station
Who cares about the Jackson boob, Nelly was practically molesting himself.
Everyone is trying to restrict and shelter one another. Kids can't even play TAG at school any more, come one can't we find something better to do?
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David is right! I was gonna say you Americans are SOOOO sensitive. It's true...if you don't like it, and you think it sucks, change it! Obviously if you are a fan of some racy shock jock, the F word isn't likely to phase you. You guys REALLY do need to chill and start worrying about more important things. Sheesh...
David is right! I was gonna say you Americans are SOOOO sensitive. It's true...if you don't like it, and you think it sucks, change it! Obviously if you are a fan of some racy shock jock, the F word isn't likely to phase you. You guys REALLY do need to chill and start worrying about more important things. Sheesh...
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I understand that they're public stations, but that is no excuse to remove them from the air. YOU are the parent and YOU should know what your child is doing. Can't you take the radio away from a child?
How dare you try to dictate the lives of the people.
Howard has always been controversial! ClearWater has always known that. For the guy/boss to say he never new what was being said is ridiculous. Does he take us for idiots?
Back to the REAL Question.
Are there not things of greater importance going on in our country? In the world?
Who is going to answer for me?????????????????????????????????
The FCC is last on the list.
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I understand that they're public stations, but that is no excuse to remove them from the air. YOU are the parent and YOU should know what your child is doing. Can't you take the radio away from a child?
How dare you try to dictate the lives of the people.
Howard has always been controversial! ClearWater has always known that. For the guy/boss to say he never new what was being said is ridiculous. Does he take us for idiots?
Back to the REAL Question.
Are there not things of greater importance going on in our country? In the world?
Who is going to answer for me?????????????????????????????????
The FCC is last on the list.
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