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The Internal Contradiction Of The Thesis

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.

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Ahrens, F. (2005). FCC Indecency Fines, 1970-2004. Washington Post.

Eggerton, J. (2009). FCC: Indecency/Obscenity Complaints Soar From Q4.
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Schrimpf, A. (2009). Networks Challenge Indecency Regulations in Appeals.
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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-
ARS Technica. Online at http://arstechnica.com/media/news/2009/09/did-the-
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