I am writing a report and would like your opinion. The Federal Communications Comision has been issuing fines to broadcasters left and right ever since the Janet Jackson incedent. Clear Channel had to fire Howard Stern because he had so many violations. Now they are increasing the amount they can fine, to $500,000. Is this necessary? Do you feel T.V. and radio programs are out of control? Should the government be telling us what we can and cannot watch or listen to?
2006-07-19 18:10:35 · 6 answers · asked by DAVid 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
My T.V. has an OFF button. Doesn't yours?
2006-07-19 18:48:10 · update #1
Yes, they are out of control. It is the parent's responsibility to ensure that what their kid's are watching is appropiate for their age group, NOT THE GOVERNMENTS!
2006-07-19 18:17:09 · answer #1 · answered by lildarlinkristisue 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is ridiculous... but FYI howard stern was not fired, he got the offer from sirius and decided to not renew his contract.
I wish i could watch and or listen too whatever i want without having to pay extra for more cable channells or buying a a satelite radio.
This is all insanity, this is suppossed to be a free country, so my opinion is, if you dont like what your watching/listening to CHANGE THE CHANNELL!!!!
2006-07-19 18:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by Bonnie G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe, screening unacceptable broadcasts isn't an issue for you personally. However, for parents with children it probably is. Would you feel differently about the FCC screening certain broadcasts if you knew that the broadcasts were actually terrorist groups sending messages, in a plan to do harm?
2006-07-19 18:23:38 · answer #3 · answered by para 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The First Amendment says that the government should not control what we see and hear.
2006-07-19 18:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they are out of control. No, it's not necessary.
2006-07-19 18:13:24 · answer #5 · answered by monkey 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
fcc is past being useful time to GO!
2006-07-19 18:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by badmts 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋