Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Seven Naughty Words, Twenty to Life
Because televisions don't burn as well as books, the next best thing you can do is throw those who show indecent material in jail, says Rep. James Sensenbrenner.
So, let me get this straight: a conservative organization makes up 99.9% of complaints filed with the FCC, one of the Senate's longest-serving Republicans wants to expand the FCC's reach to satellite radio and pay cable, and now, a Republican representative wants to have people put in prison for saying "fuck" on TV. Well, it was nice to be able to think independently while it lasted.
So, let me get this straight: a conservative organization makes up 99.9% of complaints filed with the FCC, one of the Senate's longest-serving Republicans wants to expand the FCC's reach to satellite radio and pay cable, and now, a Republican representative wants to have people put in prison for saying "fuck" on TV. Well, it was nice to be able to think independently while it lasted.
