Quote:
Originally posted by undermyspell
If you think about our right to free speech and what it is supposed to be geared toward does that mean that personalities like Stern should be allowed to say whatever they want on the radio?
Some of us love Stern and some of us don't care much for him. Personally, I think he's a funny guy but I don't want my sons listening to his view and treatment of women. I don't want them to form the same mindset that he portrays. I would feel a lot better if he were on satellite radio where they wouldn't have access to him.
I realize it's a parents job to ensure that their children are not doing things they aren't supposed to. But, when they're away from home at school or wherever they do get hold of things like walkman's and can happen across unregulated radio programs. I think that if we can put some of our racier programs and movies behind the cable channel and our paysites behind members areas then we should be able to put the more controversial radio personalities behind satellite where at least it would make it a bit tougher for kids to get access.
Am I just getting old and cantankerous as my next birthday rapidly approaches or should this form of media be separated into a pay to listen and free/tamer areas?
Anyone?
|
The FCC has ALWAYS controlled the airwaves. It's what the people have decided is best.
Imagining that there is a wave of resentment for what the FCC does is to give too much credence to the rantings of GFY children.