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Dunno where you read that about the FCC but its wrong. If anyone at the FCC made such a comment they sure werent speaking for the entire agency. Just like the Supremes cant make a ruling on something BEFORE it happens, neither can the FCC. It has to look at the context of how the situation is framed which is why Stern gets it in the ass in Oprah doesnt. SERIOUSLY do you think Stern is innocent in all this? His material does NOT belong on the air at the time he is. . .he could choose to move his program to late night - but he doesnt. Why? Money. Bottom line. Hes not concerned about "free speech" - hes concerned about being the "King Of Shock Rock" - and he cant be the King of shit if hes on at a later time. The FCC has said NUMEROUS times that their rulings are often reflected on the overall context the shows are presented in. . .which is why Oprah did not get fined. . .not because shes freaking "beloved".

Honestly I'd be pissed if Stern was even half as funny as he thought he was - if youve seen one Stern show recently than youve seen them all.[/b][/color][/quote:6109e]

[url:6109e]http://www.fmqb.com/Article.asp?id=54675[/url:6109e]

Well it seems as though this has a lot to do with if you enjoy his program or not. Even if you don't this article below shows that the FCC chairman fancies himself the arbiter of decency for the country.

[quote:6109e]NY Rep Calls For Powell To Recuse Himself If MNF Complaint Is Filed
November 19, 2004

After speaking out on CNBC about the now-infamous Monday Night Football parody skit of Desperate Housewives, FCC Chairman Michael Powell now has a new public critic in addition to Howard Stern. New York Rep. Jerrold Nadler, Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee of the Judiciary Committee, issued a statement criticizing Powell on his comments.

In an official statement, Nadler says Powell's comments about the controversy "make it abundantly clear that he is less interested in doing his job than he is in becoming the country's chief censor. After first stating that, if it received a complaint, the Commission would review the facts fairly, Powell went on to say, 'But, I think it's very disappointing. I wonder if Walt Disney would be proud.'"

Nadler continued, "This is no different from a judge announcing before a hearing that 'We need to examine the facts that will be presented in this case fairly, but if you ask me, I think this guy is guilty.' Chairman Powell has essentially announced his opinion before a fair and proper examination could be held. He cannot now be a fair and impartial judge if a complaint is filed. Chairman Powell needs to rethink the role of the Chairman of an impartial Federal regulatory agency. If this matter makes it's way in front of the Commission, Chairman Powell must recuse himself, because he has shown his inability, or unwillingness, to be impartial and to provide due process in this case."[/quote:6109e]

I don't believe the FCC has the right to regulate anything but public media.

But, they are getting out of hand. Still, though, I see the need to keep kids from turning onto local stations and seeing a buch of nudity. Where do you draw the line though? That question will never be answered.