FCC Launches Inquiry Into Violence on Television

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The FCC has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI) today to look into the effect of violent television programming and its impact on children (Notice of Inquiry: In the Matter of Violent Television Programming And Its Impact on Children ). The reason for the NOI is that the House Commerce Committee basically ordered it (Attacking Violence on Television). Of course, this study comes despite the government-mandated V-Chip, which was supposed to solve the problem, if there was one.

Given the ridiculous crackdown on indecent and profane speech, what do you think the chances are that the FCC will take a pass on regulating violent speech?

Read on...

What exactly is the inquiry about?

Through this proceeding we seek comment and information along the following lines of inquiry. How much violent programming is there, and what are the trends? What are the effects of viewing violent programming on children and other segments of the population? If particular portrayals of violence are more likely to cause deleterious effects than others, what specific kinds of programming should be the focus of any further public policymaking in this area? Should any further public policymaking address all violence or just excessive or gratuitous violence, and how should that be defined? Are the ratings system and the V-chip accomplishing their intended purpose, or are there additional mechanisms that might be developed to control exposure to media violence? Finally, are there legal constraints on either Congress or the Commission to regulate violent programming?

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1. Maybe the FCC should launch an inquiry into faux news networks

Yea, like that would happen.

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2. the FCC should be limited

to be a record keeper of tv stations and thier program, and only rear thier ugly head for violent child porn and reality shows where they kill the contestants