House of Representatives passes decency act

Higher_Desire · 03-13-2004, 12:22 AM

3/12/04

Thursday, by overwhelming margin (391-22), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 (HR3717) that would raise fines for indecency on the airwaves 18-fold to $500,000 per violation!

This bill was introduced following indecency complaints after singer Bono uttered the "f-word" on a live awards show. Since then, the bill has gained steady support in the House, and from President Bush.

Grassfire (www.grassfire.net) has been at the forefront of the indecency issue since the FCC ruled in favor of Bono back in late October of 2003.

Since then, they’ve rallied 168,221 citizens, launched a massive letter writing and calling campaign to the FCC and leaders of Congress, demanding swift and severe action be taken. It seems the efforts have paid off.

H-D

Lechium · 03-13-2004, 05:44 AM

So "land of the free" = "cencor's paradise" I guess....

03-13-2004, 12:22 AM	#1
Higher_Desire USER INFO » Status: Found Peace Posts: 8,631 Joined: Apr 2003 Currently: Offline	House of Representatives passes decency act 3/12/04 Thursday, by overwhelming margin (391-22), the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004 (HR3717) that would raise fines for indecency on the airwaves 18-fold to $500,000 per violation! This bill was introduced following indecency complaints after singer Bono uttered the "f-word" on a live awards show. Since then, the bill has gained steady support in the House, and from President Bush. Grassfire (www.grassfire.net) has been at the forefront of the indecency issue since the FCC ruled in favor of Bono back in late October of 2003. Since then, they’ve rallied 168,221 citizens, launched a massive letter writing and calling campaign to the FCC and leaders of Congress, demanding swift and severe action be taken. It seems the efforts have paid off. H-D __________________ Today I'm gonna try a little harder Gonna make every minute last longer Gonna learn to forgive and forget 'Cause we don't have long Gonna make the most of it Today I'm gonna love my enemies Reach out to somebody who needs me Make a change, make the world a better place 'Cause tomorrow could be one day too late --lyrics from "One Day Too Late" by Skillet from their new album "Awake"

03-13-2004, 05:44 AM	#2
Lechium USER INFO » Status: Bound and Tied Posts: 2,293 Joined: Feb 2003 Currently: Offline	So "land of the free" = "cencor's paradise" I guess.... __________________ You bet I look good on the dance floor.

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