Parents Television Council says Fox TV is fucking hypocritical and dubious

[Ian David]

Apology is Hypocritical to Fox Lawsuit Demanding Right to Air 'F-word' {that would be "FUCK"}

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 18, 2007

PTC Calls Fox Apology “Dubious”

Apology is Hypocritical to Fox Lawsuit Demanding Right to Air ‘F-word’


LOS ANGELES (January 18, 2007) – The Parents Television Council™ responded to reports that Fox apologized for airing the “f-word,” which was clearly displayed on a fan’s t-shirt during the broadcast of the NFL playoff game between the New Orleans Saints and the Philadelphia Eagles.

“How can families take the Fox apology seriously when (1) they are suing in Federal Court demanding the ‘right’ to air the F-word when children are in the audience, (2) they could have taken simple steps to ensure such material does not air but they refuse to do so,” asked Tim Winter, president of the PTC™.

“With all the production crew eyes focused on television monitors, it would be impossible for such an explicit camera shot to hit the airwaves for such a lengthy period of time without an intent to do so. And Fox admitted that the indecent shot was not broadcast live.

“Perhaps Fox feels that the mere filing of a lawsuit gets them off the hook from obeying broadcast decency law. Apologies are not enough. Broadcasters need to take affirmative measures to protect children and families. And the FCC needs to rule on the complaints that have been filed so far – and hand down a stiff penalty to Fox for breaking the law.

“The FCC needs to address this complaint promptly. It simply cannot ignore its obligation to enforce the law while waiting for an outcome on the pending litigation. There are literally hundreds of thousands of indecency complaints already awaiting adjudication by the FCC, and this instance just adds to that list.”

more:
http://www.parentstv.org/PTC/publications/release/2007/0118.asp


To file a complaint with the FCC about this broadcast, Click Here.
http://www.parentstv.org/ptc/action/foxfootball/main.asp

See prior thread:

URGENT ACTION! Fox deliberately displays "The F Word" during football game
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=106&topic_id=30005&mesg_id=30005





Please, think of the children!

[sharp_stick]

1. Fuck the Parents Television Council

They should take their brainwashed little brats outside once in awhile for some fresh air instead of going frame by frame looking for titties on TV.

I wish they would stay the hell out of my life, and worry more about their own kids. If I want my 3 year old to watch Tony Soprano beat some guy to death while repeatedly yelling the word Fuck at him during prime time it's none of their Goddamned business.

[rkc3]

4. Tell us how you really feel.

One thing you keep forgetting - most children these days are made of sugar.

[jelly]

2. I saw that!

I only caught the end of the shot and until this moment was not sure I'd really seen what I thought I'd seen. How funny!

[tridim]

3. Fuck is in the dictionary, and most adults and kids use it regularly in every day life

Why then would anyone freak out when it slips onto a live TV program? I don't think anyone, even Faux should have to apologize for broadcasting reality. As most have already said, FUCK the PTC. Fuck them all.

[iverglas]

5. jeez ... I saw the headline and thought maybe

they were calling for O'Reilly's head over the anti-child comments made about the abducted boy being responsible for whatever happened to him ...

[tanyev]

6. When did pro football games become wholesome family programming?

:shrug:

[cynatnite]

8. I didn't know it was until Janet's boob made an appearance n/t

[Ganja Ninja]

7. If you leave it up to some people there won't be anything ...

on TV that isn't suitable 7 year olds.

[Ian David]

9. Response from The FCC

FCC EMAIL Response <[e-mail]>
to xxx
date Jan 21, 2007
subject Federal Communications Commission

Dear Consumer:


Thank you for contacting the Federal Communications Commission to share your concerns about program material. It is against federal law to air obscene programming at any time. It is also against federal law to air indecent or profane programming during certain hours. The Commission is charged with enforcing the law that governs these types of broadcasts.

Your views and concerns about program material are important to us. We will review what you have submitted carefully to determine whether it contains sufficient information to suggest that there has been a violation of the obscenity, indecency or profanity laws. Further information is available on the Commissions web site at http://www.fcc.gov/eb/oip/process.html.

Again, thank you for contacting us about this important issue.



The Federal Communications Commission


Please do not reply to this message as this mailbox is not monitored for incoming mail.

[Vidar]

10. Fox:: the Tits & Ass for Fundies Broadcasting Network, vaguely

reminiscent of the Jessica Hahn/ Jim Baker story.