Question

Revisit the Fox Television Stations case. Do you agree with the opinion? What would a sensible broadcast obscenity policy contain? When (if ever) should a network face fines for airing bad language?

Answer 1

I do not agree with the opinion of F television station case:

I do not agree with the opinion of allowing the explicit word to broadcast.

 

A sensible broadcast policy contains that the channel must not broadcast indecent languages in the context, or description in terms of patently offensive that are measured on basis of contemporary community standard. These programs are containing patently disgusting sexual material that does not increase the level of obscenity.

 

There might be an exception when such content is necessary to be added in the program for creating any awareness or giving the social message to the public.

 

“Federal communication commission” has right to issue “civil monetary penalties”, cancel a license, and deny renewal application.

 

In addition, a federal district court might impose fines and imprisonment for two years on those who are convicted of criminal violations of the law. So, whenever the network is violating the federal imposed law and airing bad language in the television program, the network has to face fines or imprisonment.

 

Federal Communication Commission fined $15,000 to “F” station for broadcasting the program that contains expletives.

Federal Communication Commission fined $15,000 to “F” station for broadcasting the program that contains expletives.