A new policy would
redefine obscenity in specific and concrete terms based on the availability
of empirical evidence illustrating the negative impact levied upon viewers.
In order for the FCC to consider an act, image, spoken word or concept as
indecent and justifying the levying of an exorbitant fine, it must have
been illustrated through presentable research that such are connected to
negative sociological, cultural or political effects.
Works Cited:
Ahrens, F. (2005). FCC Indecency Fines, 1970-2004. Washington Post.
Eggerton, J. (2009). FCC: Indecency/Obscenity Complaints Soar From Q4.
Broadcasting & Cable.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC). (2008). Obscene, Indecent and
http://techliberation.com/2009/09/09/more-inflated-fcc-indecency-
complaints/Broadcasts. www.fcc.gov.
Heins, M. (2001). Not in Front of the Children: Indecency, Cencorship
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