Republicans Pushing For Government to Censor Cable TV
 

Martin, a former White House aide to President Bush, has been meeting privately with evangelical activists to assure them of his commitment to change the television landscape. The government does not regulate shows distributed over cable or satellite television for indecency. Similarly, there are no indecency limits on the content of satellite radio, where shock-jock Howard Stern sought refuge and will begin broadcasting next year. But in one session this summer, Martin told activists that he is privately reaching out to industry leaders to address racy content on basic cable and satellite television, says Rick Schatz, the president of the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families, a Christian ministry. "He said the free rein of cable and satellite and satellite radio is not acceptable," says Schatz, who sat in on the meeting. "He's committed to seeing something is done during his tenure."

Before taking his current job, Martin served as a lawyer for the Bush-Cheney 2000 campaign and later as a White House aide. His wife, Catherine J. Martin, worked for Vice President Cheney until recently, when she took another job in the White House to work for the president on policy and planning issues.

http://www.salon.com/news/feature/20...ncy/index.html

Republicans are pushing the government to censor The Sopranos, Jon Stewart South Park and other cable shows.

Freedom of speech is not acceptable to Bush supporters! :1orglaugh

got to love it , I hope the bush supporters on here are happy.

yep, we need to censor something that you have to choose and pay for to watch.

How about we start censoring the religion channels. People can't control themselves from sending these religious aholes money. :disgust

amen on that , they prey on old and lost people.

My late night cable viewing will never be the same anymore.

Democrats pushing for Government censorship of religion. All religious symbols must be hidden from public view! Think of the children!!!

both sides have been hijacked by fanatics, get over it.

ps, dont touch my hbo you bible thumper

well the funny thing is that when you have cable you pay for it seperatly right? and you have to do something actively to become a customer - so you really dont need a govement watch dog.. if you dont like what they are sending, cancel your subscription etc..

but i guess they will try and do everything in their power to put pro christian values, watchgroups and rules in place untill the next election..

someone give the guy a bullet to the head already

besides that, its a bullshit arguement to begin with. cable companys are required to switch to digital by jan 06(i think they got an extention) and a box IS required to receive the channels. all boxes have a ratings system with parent guards. theyll even set it up when they install it! people need to stop crying about things that dont matter.

i fucking hate christians