FCC says swearing on TV is OK — sometimes

Greenguy · 2006-11-09, 08:12 AM

WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission changed its mind and dismissed charges against two television shows it had deemed indecent but upheld its findings against two others, according to a court filing.

In April, Fox Television Stations Inc., CBS Broadcasting Inc. and others sued the FCC and asked the appeals court to invalidate its conclusion that all four broadcasts were indecent, saying the action was unconstitutional and contrary to the law.

At issue is when — if ever — broadcasters should be allowed to air foul language. Broadcasters argue that the uttering of “fleeting, isolated and in some cases unintentional” profanities is not enough to render a broadcast indecent...

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15607715/

2006-11-09, 08:12 AM	#1
Greenguy The Original Greenguy (Est'd 1996) & AVN HOF Member - I Crop Pics For Thumbs In My Sleep Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Blasdell, NY (shithole suburb south of Buffalo) Posts: 41,784	FCC says swearing on TV is OK — sometimes WASHINGTON - The Federal Communications Commission changed its mind and dismissed charges against two television shows it had deemed indecent but upheld its findings against two others, according to a court filing. In April, Fox Television Stations Inc., CBS Broadcasting Inc. and others sued the FCC and asked the appeals court to invalidate its conclusion that all four broadcasts were indecent, saying the action was unconstitutional and contrary to the law. At issue is when — if ever — broadcasters should be allowed to air foul language. Broadcasters argue that the uttering of “fleeting, isolated and in some cases unintentional” profanities is not enough to render a broadcast indecent... http://msnbc.msn.com/id/15607715/ __________________ Promote POV Porn Cash By Building & Submitting Galleries to the Porn Luv Network