[Uncle Fud]

I think the language in "SPR" is very appropriate to the subject matter.

However, if any complaint from any listener can possibly result in a megabuck fine from the FCC, then there are only two solutions:

(1) Require the FCC to issue binding advisory opinions on any program prior to airing, or <2>show nothing on broadcast TV that could possibly offend anyone.

My suggested alternative would be for the FCC to list in detail what words can never be spoken and what body parts can never be shown, and to have no authority to impose fines for anything not on that list.

That would force Private Ryan onto cable and I can live with that.

[Shryke]

For me, I am glad that it wasn't forced onto cable.

[garbanzo]

Require the FCC to issue binding advisory opinions on any program prior to airing

You know what the funny thing is...people have actually called the FCC and asked them to do that. You wanna know what their standard response is...now get ready for a nice laugh here...they can't give binding advisory opinions because that would be censorship! You just can't make this stuff up.