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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
correct, which is why I stated that it has to be clearly stated as to what is indecent, not just a blanket word like pornographic or indecent, but to in itself be indecent by expressing exactly what is forbidden. And no broadcaster is above the law, it needs to be enforced evenly.
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The law is already there. They are enforced solely by the FCC. With no Judge or Jury or oversight of their rulings.
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From the Legislation
SEC. 5. DEADLINES FOR ACTION ON COMPLAINTS.
Section 503(b) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 503(b)) is amended by adding at the end thereof the following new paragraph:
`(7) In the case of an allegation concerning the utterance of obscene, indecent, or profane material that is broadcast by a station licensee or permittee--
`(A) within 180 days after the date of the receipt of such allegation, the Commission shall--
`(i) issue the required notice under paragraph (3) to such licensee or permittee or the person making such utterance;
`(ii) issue a notice of apparent liability to such licensee or permittee or person in accordance with paragraph (4); or
`(iii) notify such licensee, permittee, or person in writing, and any person submitting such allegation in writing or by general publication, that the Commission has determined not to issue either such notice; and
`(B) if the Commission issues such notice and such licensee, permittee, or person has not paid a penalty or entered into a settlement with the Commission, within 270 days after the date of the receipt of such allegation, the Commission shall--
`(i) issue an order imposing a forfeiture penalty; or
`(ii) notify such licensee, permittee, or person in writing, and any person submitting such allegation in writing or by general publication, that the Commission has determined not to issue either such order.'.
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Originally posted by Cynthetiq
The laws for driving are quite clear. You fight a ticket and hope to get off on a technicality, but it's quite clear that if you are speeding, how much over the speed limit and you get fined X dollars, Y points on the license.
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What if the speed limit says 35 and the Cop says the speed limit is 25? What if you are going exactly 35 but the cop says you are going 36?
Unlike the speed limit what is ruled indecent -really comes to a matter of judgement. For the FCC to have power over speech without appeal is NOT like getting a speeding ticket -which is my point.