Should FCC Be Able to Regulate Radio or TV Programs?
Currently a government agency called the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) has been trying to shut down some of the funniest radio programs on air using their indecency as an excuse. The FCC was established in 1934, and has been charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. Many of the services provided by the FCC are beneficial. The censorship aspect of their rigid power is not. The FCC has been abusing their power to control the radio and satellite waves. They are not only violating the freedom of speech of radio broadcasters but are also violating your rights to hear what these broadcasters have to say. On April 8, 2004 the FCC charged $495,000 in fines at Clear Channel Communications for 18 different occurrences of indecency on the Howard Stern show. The fines represent the maximum allowable for each act and are a blatant attempt by the FCC to force Howard Stern off the air. Chillingly, the FCC was succes
