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Sun Tzu · 06-23-2004, 05:12 PM

Censorship and to what extreme it will evolve to is a serious issue; but equally as alarming is the fact this is being linked with a defense bill.

The wording here has me asking questions. The fact this is being linked to a defense bill could mean the fact Senators approved it; and because no one wants to be the one to vote against defense spending are forced into voting yes when they may truly have concerns or flat out disagree. This in relation to their personal political motives and/or general concern for the security of America. I'm sure few politicians would not desire to have a record of voting no on defense issues because of the political feud the elephants and donkeys continue to have. Whether or not those that "approved" it have equal concern about Howard Stern saying "Dickwad" on the radio remains to be seen. The bottom line is this is being done in a sly; under the carpet manner, and being such exposes it for what it is- slimy fucking self righteous ideations that are generating the perpetual power to bastardize what so many people died to protect.

Aside from the slimy tactics being used here; it transcends this one action. The foundation is being set for bigger and worser things.

But hey people can bitch and moan all they want; the power is suppose to come from the people the public servants that seem to have metamorphasized into human demigods that "know whats best for the masses". If indeed it is the masses that would desire restrictions as such; I would carry on and attribute that to the democratic process we are suppose to be living in this Republic of ours. If no one steps up then we are all equally to blame. So please step up.

http://www.stopfcc.com/

Just one of many avenues-- you get the idea.

Some say paranoia is an area patriots of America dont need and will only bring them a miserable life. The day complacency takes over is the day we truly do deserve what ever is DICTATED to us.

“If there is a bedrock principle of the first amendment, it is that government MAY NOT prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea offensive or disagreeable.” -- Justice William J. Brennan (1906-1997) US Supreme Court

06-23-2004, 05:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sun Tzu Conspiracy Realist Location: The Event Horizon	Censorship and to what extreme it will evolve to is a serious issue; but equally as alarming is the fact this is being linked with a defense bill. The wording here has me asking questions. The fact this is being linked to a defense bill could mean the fact Senators approved it; and because no one wants to be the one to vote against defense spending are forced into voting yes when they may truly have concerns or flat out disagree. This in relation to their personal political motives and/or general concern for the security of America. I'm sure few politicians would not desire to have a record of voting no on defense issues because of the political feud the elephants and donkeys continue to have. Whether or not those that "approved" it have equal concern about Howard Stern saying "Dickwad" on the radio remains to be seen. The bottom line is this is being done in a sly; under the carpet manner, and being such exposes it for what it is- slimy fucking self righteous ideations that are generating the perpetual power to bastardize what so many people died to protect. Aside from the slimy tactics being used here; it transcends this one action. The foundation is being set for bigger and worser things. But hey people can bitch and moan all they want; the power is suppose to come from the people the public servants that seem to have metamorphasized into human demigods that "know whats best for the masses". If indeed it is the masses that would desire restrictions as such; I would carry on and attribute that to the democratic process we are suppose to be living in this Republic of ours. If no one steps up then we are all equally to blame. So please step up. http://www.stopfcc.com/ Just one of many avenues-- you get the idea. Some say paranoia is an area patriots of America dont need and will only bring them a miserable life. The day complacency takes over is the day we truly do deserve what ever is DICTATED to us. “If there is a bedrock principle of the first amendment, it is that government MAY NOT prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea offensive or disagreeable.” -- Justice William J. Brennan (1906-1997) US Supreme Court __________________ *To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit.- Stephen Hawking* Last edited by Sun Tzu; 06-24-2004 at 03:00 AM..