Say NO to More ‘F’ Words and Nudity on TV!
The FCC is seeking public comment on their plan to reduce their responsibility to take action against obscenity and nudity on television. The proposed new guidelines for broadcast television would require “egregious” indecency – “deliberate and receptive use in a patently offensive manner.”
In their April 1 public notice asking for public comments, the FCC announced it was reducing by 70 percent a backlog of over one million consumer complaints regarding indecency on television. The proposed “egregious violation” policy will result in further reduction of consumer complaints. Under the new guidelines, the FCC can simply declare that complaints do not meet the “egregious” standard and not proceed any further.
The FCC website describes current law:
“It is a violation of federal law to air obscene programming at any time. It is also a violation of federal law to air indecent programming or profane language during certain hours. Congress has given the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) the responsibility for administratively enforcing these laws. The FCC may revoke a station license, impose a monetary forfeiture or issue a warning if a station airs obscene, indecent or profane material.”
Clearly, the current commissioners on the FCC no longer want the responsibility. In President Obama’s first term, only one proceeding against indecency was filed – a case against Fox TV for a scene of bestiality on AMERICAN DAD. The fine was only $25,000 and was actually for Fox’s unwillingness to even comply with information requests.
TAKE A STAND
The FCC has set up a form on their website to receive comments.
1. Go to http://apps.fcc.gov/ecfs/upload/display?z=7ebb1.
2. Enter your comment in the text box provided and click “Continue.”
3. From there, review your comment and click “Confirm.”
Make the comment you wish. Below is a suggestion:
I oppose any changes to FCC indecency standards that would allow television and radio stations to broadcast any expletives and nudity on the public airwaves between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m., even if they are not deliberate and repetitive.
The Supreme Court ruled that the FCC has the authority to revoke a station license, impose a monetary forfeiture (a fine), or issue a warning for indecency as long as the station is aware of the FCC’s standards in advance of their offending broadcast. I favor strong, clear standards, consistently enforced.
As of May 7, 2013, there have been 93,238 comments posted. The highest number of comments ever posted to an FCC comment request was 236,292. The 93,238 is the fifth highest. Let’s make it the highest!
May 20 is the cut-off date set by the FCC to receive the public’s feedback on this issue. Please share this article on Facebook and encourage your family and friends to help us get the response up to 300,000.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
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