The radio

[ThatRobGuy]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...any thoughts from the opposing side on this one?

 

[Supernaut]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...any thoughts from the opposing side on this one?

I think that the FCC should regulate innapropriate language on the radio. But, those words can always be bleeped out though so I do not support their total banning of songs/music type as a whole.

I personally don't care much for Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B. I also don't care much for Jazz.....doesn't mean any of those musical styles should be banned, I just don't listen to those stations.

 

[white dove]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

No.

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...

Indeed.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

I think that the FCC should regulate innapropriate language on the radio. But, those words can always be bleeped out though so I do not support their total banning of songs/music type as a whole.

I personally don't care much for Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B. I also don't care much for Jazz.....doesn't mean any of those musical styles should be banned, I just don't listen to those stations.

I've always had the Zappa mindset that words are just that...words.

Why would someone be offended by a collection of letters that form a sound.

If you let one group start labeling words as "bad" or "not suitable for radio", where does it end? As soon as you give one group their say on what others should hear on the radio, it's only a matter of time before everything is banned.

 

[Joachim]

The thing about this one is that there are only so many radio frequencies available on the public airwaves and those licenses have to be issued. It is a privilege to have one of those licenses so yes, I do believe that FM radio can and should be regulated by the FCC

Sat radio like XM is a different thing entirely. That shouldn't be subject to any content regulation at all because they aren't using anything that is "public"

 

[Bro_Sam]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

No.

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...any thoughts from the opposing side on this one?

Agreed. If you don't like the music a station plays, find a station that plays music you like. Better yet, it's very easy to start an online station. Start your own.

If you don't like the political views of a talk station, then start your own.

 

[LittleNipper]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...any thoughts from the opposing side on this one?

Well, I agree with you, but that should even more so apply to education --- don't you think? Education should not be under the control and manipulation of the government. It should be the ward of families, communities, and private contributors.

 

[peadar1987]

Well, I agree with you, but that should even more so apply to education --- don't you think? Education should not be under the control and manipulation of the government. It should be the ward of families, communities, and private contributors.

I would completely disagree with that! It should be the responsibility of the government to ensure that everyone gets an equal standard of education, free of charge.

 

[Penumbra]

No, I don't think it should be regulated, with the possible exception of regulating a few "bad" words.

-Lyn

 

[MoonLancer]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

[wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth][wash my mouth] NO!

 

[Wiccan_Child]

Well, I agree with you, but that should even more so apply to education --- don't you think? Education should not be under the control and manipulation of the government. It should be the ward of families, communities, and private contributors.

They're different things: radio is, at the end of the day, an expression of free speech. The state has a responsibility to ensure that everyone has a decent and free education, and as such public schooling is as essential as free speech.

I don't have much faith in home schooling. I'd rather be taught by people who have an accredited education.

 

[ThatRobGuy]

Well, I agree with you, but that should even more so apply to education --- don't you think? Education should not be under the control and manipulation of the government. It should be the ward of families, communities, and private contributors.

Um, no. I'm comfortable with their being a standard of education. We saw what happened in Utah when they allowed that cult to dictate their own standards of what they teach children. They had men in their 50's marrying (and doing other inappropriate things) 11 year old girls. And the kids were being taught that this was normal by their "ordained educators" as they referred to themselves.

You can turn off a radio, schooling is required (or is supposed to be) until age 18.

 

[Supernaut]

Why would someone be offended by a collection of letters that form a sound.

Well....if the meaning of those words has been predetermined and represent something society deems distasteful, then folks will get all bent outta shape over hearing them.

If you let one group start labeling words as "bad" or "not suitable for radio", where does it end? As soon as you give one group their say on what others should hear on the radio, it's only a matter of time before everything is banned.

I understand your point albeit an exaggeration. Since the 60's though, the FCC has become increasingly lax on "vulagrity". It should only be a matter of time until most everything can be heard. I personally don't have an issue with words being used with the exception of derogatory terms like the "N" word.

 

[DeathMagus]

The thing about this one is that there are only so many radio frequencies available on the public airwaves and those licenses have to be issued. It is a privilege to have one of those licenses so yes, I do believe that FM radio can and should be regulated by the FCC

Sat radio like XM is a different thing entirely. That shouldn't be subject to any content regulation at all because they aren't using anything that is "public"

What is strange, however, is that satellite radio uses radio bandwidth just like terrestrial radio, so I'm not sure why one is considered "public" and the other "private."

Regarding the OP, I am not convinced that there is enough of a disparity of available bands (especially with the switch to digital, which drastically decreases bandwidth consumption) to merit government regulation of content.

 

[MoonLancer]

Well....if the meaning of those words has been predetermined and represent something society deems distasteful, then folks will get all bent outta shape over hearing them.

i can say sex-ing but i cant say ****-ing?

I can say ejaculat-ing but i cant say ****-ing?

I understand your point albeit an exaggeration. Since the 60's though, the FCC has become increasingly lax on "vulagrity". It should only be a matter of time until most everything can be heard. I personally don't have an issue with words being used with the exception of derogatory terms like the "N" word.

That is absurd. I used to be able to watch pg and pg 13 movies on tv without censorship. This cannot be done in today age. What has happened is creative minds have found ways to express the same concepts with creative words that the fcc has not yet censured.

 

[lawtonfogle]

Should the government/FCC have the right to tell radio stations what they can and can't play?

I've always been of the opinion that if you don't like what they play...don't listen to that station...any thoughts from the opposing side on this one?

Remember that the true test of free speech is when you disagree with what is being said... so lets find something we all disagree with...


Lets say there was a radio stations which kept updates of the best places to view little children for less than clean reasons... would you support the government shutting it down (and why)?

 

[MoonLancer]

i would support a nazi radio stations freedom to express itself in order to uphold the first amendment.