Having seen this documentary, and being satisfied that the profanity in question is in no way gratuitous, I don't see how this 'socially acceptable' PC-speak nanny state stuff is required for our protection. I don't consider it to be 'socially acceptable' to have to censor a few cuss words from a broadcast like this that will be airing at 9 pm on a school night. If you disagree, then I suggest you complain to the FCC.
The big deal here about a few vulgar words uttered in the midst of a terrorist attack...amidst the horrors of the victims, and people running from their lives, these are policemen and firemen, not Miss Manners. I daresay they saved more lives than Miss Manners would have. The idea of bleeping this footage is downright insulting. Because there's simply nothing gratuitous about it.
I feel like I'm arguing with people who would avoid art museums because of the presence of statues of unclothed humans, not conservatives who understand the nuances involved in defining what is and is not indecent. I'm not a libertarian, but this is ridiculous. If the language is too much for you to handle, don't watch it.
Couldn't agree more.
9/11 is the true obscenity. I find it a little creepy that people are up in arms about a few words, while the distinct thuds of human beings dashing themselves on the pavement are heard in the background.