FCC overzealous with indecency rules

Fox, CBS Broadcasting Inc., NBC Universial Inc., and NBC Telemundo License Co. are suing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), challenging the way the agency metes out punishment for airing shows that contain profanity.

We all remember the "wardrobe malfunction" with Janet Jackson during the Super Bowl halftime show. The FCC levied a heavy fine on CBS because of it.

Fox is challenging what it calls an unprecedented campaign by federal regulators to punish broadcasters for airing "unintentional and isolated expletives" during broadcasts.

David Fiske, a spokesman for the FCC, released a statement saying: "By continuing to argue that it is OK to say the F-word and the S-word on television whenever it wants, Hollywood is demonstrating once again how out of touch it is with the American people. We believe there should be some limits on what can be shown on television when children are likely to be watching."

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Because of the overzealous actions by the Parents Television Council and other groups, they intend to make prime-time television a kids-only category for everyone else.

It took years for prime-time tv shows to say "bitch, butt, ass, jerk, slut, tramp, bullshit (sometimes)."

Anything before 8PM should be restricted in using profane language or violent scenes. After 8PM or 9PM, it should be allowed. If parents or kids are offended, change the goddamn channel! This is called responsibility. You have cable or satellite? Use the parental control feature!

Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction caused an uproar was all exaggerated. How can one event define the nature of our prime-time networks? Are people stupid or naive? So a mistake was made, it was not intentional. Live television with no delay shows the best of the creative and editorial process.

I want to see "Saving Private Ryan" in its entirety on regular TV. I do not want any censorship. I want to see naked breasts at 9PM! If you don't like it, change the channel or block it. Leaving it to the federal regulators is unnecessary government intervention. Some groups want this because they do not want to handle the responsibility.

And after midnight, I want to see soft porn on FOX!

I will get off my soapbox. Have a good Thanksgiving everyone!

Fox calls FCC indecency rules 'radical'