I'd just like to add that the last time I check, I "paid" for my internet access. If there are those of you who think internet access is publically funded, then that is only true of government institutions like universities that provide such "access". They, in turn, have the ability to regulate what "sites" are acceptable within the grounds of first amendment rights. They are perfectably capable of installing software that prevents access to obsence material like porn sites.
Again, I don't think it would be beneficial to ban Howard Stern through government means, but to hurt his ratings so that his employer loses interest him, that would be GREAT!
Boycott Stern and the George Soros network!
I'm with ya, bro. Last time I looked, my ISP was still billing my credit card faithfully every month. When I get an XM receiver in my truck, I'm sure they will bill be regularly as well. This will entitle me to hear whatever drivel Bubba "please come to the studio and have anal sex with me" the Love Sponge vomits out. Of course, my radio will never leave the
real talk offerings, unless they start offering the "Gunning down Bami and Thumper" show, which the reciever will stay locked on (just kidding...well, slightly kidding).
Okay, I've already violated my self-imposed exile from FReep, but I'm just sick and tired of these whining, crybaby Xers and Generation.commers complaining that the government doesn't have the responsibility to regulate the public airwaves. They sure as hell do! As a former radio guy who left in disgust at what was happening to my industry, I applaud what the FCC is doing, and will continue to do so as long as they honor their own standards, and stick to fining the pants off the likes of Stern, and leave legitimate broadcasters like savage and Limbaugh alone. They have enough of a battle brewing over this CFR travesty.
Scouts Out! Cavalry Ho!