Posted in | Posted on 04-11-2006 | 5,297 views
So, as we know, ever since Nipple-Gate, the FCC has been in a tizzy about decency and TV. So much so that it's asked the cable industry to come up with "Family Friendly" channel tiers.
Apparently it's not enough that the cable companies provide a way to block whole channels and shows. Apparently the V-Chip isn't enough. Apparently even simple parental responsibility is not enough. Oh no. We need to also ensure that the consumer gets his sports as well. From the article:
Cable companies said in recent months they would offer G-rated packages of programming after FCC Chairman Kevin Martin said last fall that he wanted the cable industry to do more to address parental concerns about raunchy shows.The companies had hoped that the "family tiers" would address those concerns, but Martin said Tuesday he sees problems with the practicality of those offerings, particularly since they don't generally include sports programming.
So let me get this straight. The FCC feels that Americans, who are apparently too lazy to turn the tv off, want the cable company to help protect them from a product they voluntarily purchase, but they aren't so worried as to actually use the product if they can't watch sports?
Shouldn't this be a sign? If the American public can't be bothered to monitor their children's watching, nor be willing to give up sports, maybe they really aren't as concerned as the FCC thinks they are? I mean, I have to laugh every time I see the commercial for the V-Chip. Wasn't the V-Chip something that every parent wanted? Why does FOX need to advertise it? Aren't all parents using it each and every day because they are so concerned about it?
Maybe I'm crazy, but when my kids had a tv in their room (they don't know), I went through the trouble to remove the channels I didn't want them to see. It was a pain in the butt, but I did it. I understand that some parents may not have the time nor the technical skills to do so. Throw your TV away and read more and maybe you will get the technical skills you need. Don't ruin my cable offerings because of your inability to handle your own family's television.
Instant V-Chip.
These people should take some responsibility in raising their kids!
However, someone, somewhere filed a lawsuit that claimed their child's behavior was influenced by TV. The judge, jury, and appellate courts bought it hook, line, and sinker. Now, the FCC feels they have to mandate what can and can't be watched on TV so as not to harm fragile minds. So once again, how much freedom are you willing to give up for your safety? Or better yet, are you willing to let someone else decide how much freedom you should give up for your safety?
Shoot your TV!
on everyone else. The ones Who own the TV are in fact their own 'network programmers' and if they are too lazy to 'learn to use it, then that reflects on their own interest in raising a child.
You can't teach a boy to play catch if you are unwilling to go out into the yard with him! likewise, you can't bitch about programming if you don't make the effort to learn options given to you(v- chip).
If these 'People' Didn't have children, then they probably would bitch about their neighbor breathing 'Their' Oxygen !!!
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