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broadcast decency
Score One for Free Speech, Sort of...
Even though the very boring Bono is involved in this story (if only U2 had never met Brian Eno!), this Appeals Court ruling is a half step in the right direction.
Note: The entire existence of the FCC is unconstitutional and irrational. When Ed Markey pushed to increase the fines for "indecency" no one testified that the federal government is not supposed to own the broadcast spectrum. Why would any one? The witnesses are called to Congressional hearings by the Congressman, and no Congressman (except one heroic figure, guess who) is willing to give up that power over speech on the air. Sad stuff!