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Why can the FCC have rule over the First Amendment? I understand they are under the rule of Congress or something, but why should something that is promised to us be hindered just because Congress has to be a dick and make the FCC regulate peoples speech? If they don't like what is said or broadcast, turn it off or walk away. There is no need for the FCC if people could respect one anthers opinions without getting their panties in a bunch because they happen to disagree. such it up, be a man and deal with the fact that not ever one has to agree with you. are there that many people in the united states that are so egotistical that they cant let others speak their own opinions and therefor having to create a government commanded agency to shut them up. How can the TV and the radio be controlled by the FCC but not the internet? At this point i get better internet then i do radio signal. So why is it that i can freely post this on here bashing a government agency without the FCC coming and knocking on my door demanding that i remove this or change my attitude? I give it another 5 years max before the FCC has control over the internet also. I'm a big believer in freedom of speech. The Amendments in the Constitution are granted to us, they are ours and can not be taken away. In my opinion the FCC hinders the Fist Amendment by restricting what can and cannot be said on public air. Once my rights start to be bend and such to fit the need of egotistical white males i start to get pissed. I deserve to say what i want, when i want and about whatever i want on the air. They can such it up and listen and broaden their minds or turn it off. Its not too hard. I enjoy this country, the ethnicity and the culture. But some of the people have to go and ruin it for everyone else by getting all twisted and annoyed thus creating unnecessary things like the FCC. However, i have a feeling that by the time in 30 or so, i will no longer be a citizen of The United States of America. This is not a anti-Bush or liberal rant. This is a person who wants their rights protected. All of them. I think America can do better.
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thanks for the advice/concern =]

I just feel like doing something totally and completely drastic to get my parents to pay attention to what they're doing before they stomp all over my life. Again.

Weeee, teenage angst.
Actually, the Amendments in the Constitution can be taken away. The 18th Amendment-[Prohibition] was repealed 14 years after it was ratified by the 21st Amendment.
I don't know much about the FCC, it's not really my area of expertise. But if Congress is being a dick, it's cos it's under control of Democrats.
If you could get more research on the subject, I would attempt to help you figure out what is going wrong with our current gov't policies.
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I agree with you 100%.


That kid's an idiot.
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My gov't teacher started talking about the subject today!
We are not completely free on the Internet. Yes, we can say whatever we wish but everything we do, we leave a footprint. The gov't can track us if they wish. For example, the Patriot Act signed in by Pres. Bush. [It's only effective until 2/15. When we need to renew it or they're doing illegal things. Some people think it goes against the 4th Amendment-the right to privacy. Hope I helped!
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Erin, I was just trying to help you out. And btw, what exactly has the Democratic Congress done for our country since they took over the majority in 2006?? Absolutely nothing. I know you're a Democrat. I didn't mean that comment to be like "ALL DEMS are fucking horrible people!" Don't assume things.
& also, I was a democrat & very highly uneducated. I was only one cos my 'rents were Dems.
[Anonymous]
Honestly, if you didn't want somebody help you figure that shit out, why did you post that entry?
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion.
It's called the First Amendment.
I'm sorry for attempting to help you out.
Next time, I'll pass up the opportunity and somebody less fortunate can take up the chance to help you out.

Just figured you wanted a fucking political standpoint on the issue.
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Jesus fucking christ. Whoever that is really needs to listen to what they're saying. freedom of speech, but 'if you didn't want someone to "help you" why did you post'? you can post whatever the hell you want.

Basically what the FCC SHOULD do is regulate hatespeach and such.

I REALLY hate this character limit so i'm going to ahve to make a new comment. :|
As to radio and television broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission has one major regulatory weapon, revoking licenses, but short of that has limited leverage. Sanctions run a report-basis system. Additionally, broadcast licenses are supposed to be renewed if the station meets the "public interest, convenience, or necessity."

Really, i'm not sure what you're ranting about, but i'm not disagreeing with you totally.

I can see censoring some things. But only some.