First, you need to point out to people that the state governments are pre-empted from regulating the broadcasting industry.
Second, you need to point out to people that Congress has forbidden the FCC to get involved with content issues (other than indecent, obscene or profane speech pursuant to 18 USC 1464).
The statute that states this is 47 United States Code, Section 326 (a provision of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended):
Nothing in this chapter shall be understood or construed to give the Commission the power of censorship over the radio communications or signals transmitted by any radio station, and no regulation or condition shall be promulgated or fixed by the Commission which shall interfere with the right of free speech by means of radio communication.
Good points...
I would also consider if the Representative used State-funded computers or composed/edited/or posted said petition either from his State office or on State time.
If so, then he may be quilty of not only poor judgement but also a misdemenor.
Good points...
I would also consider if the Representative used State-funded computers or composed/edited/or posted said petition either from his State office or on State time.
If so, then he may be quilty of not only poor judgement but also a misdemeanor.
Thank you nd76! I will add those points to content. This is exactly the type of thing I was looking for from my request.