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OK then, what function of federal government do you consider to be outside of constitutional bounds?

Almost all of the WOD for one. All firearms laws except for simple excise taxes for another. All federal laws regarding the purchase and posession ages for tobacco and alcohol (not taxation), as these should be 9th and 10th ammendment matters left to the people of the various States. Routine surveilance (without specific warrant) of the general populations banking and communications activities. FBI, ATF and other Federal agency investigation into crimes which occur strictly within State boundaries and do not genuinely affect interstate commerce or Federal activity or property (such as Post Offices). Care to go on? I'll end up naming about three fourths of what the Federal government is doing, so it could be a really long list.

It was my understanding the original purpose of the FCC was to assign radio wave transmitting power so that frequencies would not interfere with other frequencies or stronger ones override the lesser ones in an area.

Over time, its duties were expanded for the "public good" in addition to the electronic power mandate.

As with most bureaucracies, it grew into a burgeoning rule-making group who appears to have lost its way, especially as it concerns "the public good".

For any attention to be paid by the FCC concerning Janet Jackson's exposure, one would have to write their local CBS affiliate, having such letters put into the public file which is reviewed when that local station's license is up for renewal. It will be a whimper in the wind.

Also writing to one's local representative, and/or the national CBS corporate body will make you feel better but will hardly change anything at this point. The bell has been rung.

CBS at most will no doubt receive a letter of reprimand from one of their good friends at the FCC.

The only way of protest is through the advertisers for which the television network is merely another outlet for their message.

As for Ms. Jackson, I think she garnered enough publicity for the print space and air space she has received since the Super Bowl half time stunt.

One could "protest" by refusing to purchase Ms. Jackson's new album, but frankly I think few would be interested in that purchase anyway except as a curiosity.

If I am in error, I would appreciate information to correct me. Thanks.