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Originally posted by Not Me
I agree that it is nebulous, but what do you propose be used as a standard?
I think even Howard knows where the line is. He just doesn't like that there are any lines at all that he cannot cross.
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I think we need a standard that would serve at least 2 functions -certainty (to the broadcasters) and visibility (to the public).
There should be no restrictions on ideas, other than those already covered by the 1st amendment (e.g. "fire"). Rather only the manner in which the ideas are presented should be regulated. I'm thinking along the lines of the 7 dirty word test, i.e., here are actual words (not just - words that cannote sex or something similarly vague) you cannot say. If you can find a way to express your ideas without using those precise words you are in the clear.
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