Pro FCC or AGAINST FCC??

Question

your REAson y?

Answer 1

Anti FCC - a bunch of rich political appointees that is as far as broadcasting is concerned just a rubber stamp for the National Association of Broadcasters... they and several members of congress (probably also in the NAB's pocket) ruined radio 10 years ago with the passage of the 1996 Telecom Reform Act. More changes are forthcoming and from the change I see coming... it'll do more damage. Just stating opinion...

Answer 2

Against FCC 95%! (bear with me)

Under the U.S. Constitution, there is a little provision called Freedom of Speech. That means that we have ALMOST have the right to say whatever we want.

There are exceptions: yelling fire in a crowded theater, threatening to kill the president, or evoking what are known as 'fighting words' (or words or actions which could lead to violence, rioting, or creating a clear and present danger).

Now if these ever became factors in today's media, I'm all for the FCC for cracking down on the people who break these rules. BUT, Janet Jackson's breast hanging out does NOT create a clear and present danger. Sure people may find it indecent, and maybe it was during a time where kids could see it...Hey parents...kids are gonna learn about that stuff sooner or later.

Howard Stern is arguably the biggest victim. Having two lesbian strippers making out does not create a clear and present danger. Again, it may be considered crude, but it is his right to do it. If he was to be censored, it should've been by CBS who owned the station at the time.

And where will the line be drawn, first it's nudity, next it's lingerie. Eventually, two men or women holding hands on TV will be grounds for a fine if the FCC is not put in check. I am 95% against the FCC. The other 5% is for the reasons explained above

Answer 3

Pro

Answer 4

Against, because they want to only cater to conservative, "family values" pressure groups and not listen to those who are in the actual business that the FCC supposedly regulates. The market should dictate what the standards on broadcast television are, not some political bureaucrat whose idea of cutting edge entertainment is The Andy Griffith Show. They also suck up to the big media conglomerates and shun the smaller media outlets because money talks in DC.