[oceanview]

the marketplace? what you would likely have is every network jumping in with similar programming for the ratings.

[imfleck]

If "the people" are buying the product, then that's what "the people" want.
If people didn't like Howard Stern, no one would listen.
If no one listened, no one would pay Howard Stern to work.
If Howard Stern didn't work, no one here is offended by his radio show.

Guess what? "The people" are buying his product, "the people" want his show.