Posted on 08/28/2006 7:22:45 PM PDT by Pyro7480
Not content with all the profanity already on TV, CBS has decided to air the profanity-laden unedited version of "9/11" on Sept. 10. The decision by CBS is a slap in the face to the FCC and Congress, which recently raised indecency fines to $325,000 per incident.
"9/11," which will be shown in prime-time, contains a tremendous amount of hardcore profanity. CBS has stated they have not, and will not, make any cuts in the amount and degree of profanity. CBS will ignore the law. The network is suing the FCC over the indecency law, saying they should be able to show whatever they desire whenever they desire. CBS wants no limits.
This is a test case for CBS to see how far they can go. If there is no out-pouring of complaints from the public, they will go further the next time.
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But would he have had Cindy Crawford under the desk?
The language doesn't ruin it for most people. Normal Americans regularly both hear cussing, and occasionally partake in it. Because that's true, your kids are just simply going to hear it one day... And become normal Americans because of it.
Wrong. Cable usage is now at almost 60%. Source
And your handle is "plain talk"? LOL!!!!!!!!
I'm not worried about it. I'm simply stating that leaving in vulgar language is not necessary and should be deleted. I see no rationale for any exceptions - period. Is there a law against obscenity over the air or not? If so, those who violate it should be fined. It's quite simple.
Do you know what the F in FCC stands for?
This is about raising children.
Do you want the Feds to do it, or the parents?
Plain talk doesn't have to include vulgar language, my friend, except to those whose sense of public decency has been beaten down by the liberals and libertarians.
Chills. Agreed.
I mis-wrote in my previous post. The sounds heard on the overhang in the lobby are not bodies, but living persons impacting after falling from a great height. In the version I saw, there are at least fifty (50) hits. And it's extremely difficult to listen to after the first few.
The film has been edited. Images of the bodies that littered the ground were deleted as were images of body parts.
In any event, this is not viewing for children. But I suspect that you're letting your hatred of CBS getting the better of you.
If you think vulgar language didn't exist before the liberals and libertarians had a power base, you are naive beyond belief.
I have seen the documentary and honestly, how young a child you even let watch it? It would definitely depend on the child but I really think that the child should be at least 12 or so. I think even if I had a child that age, he would have trouble just watching my reaction to the documentary. I went from sobbing to rage to profound sorrow back to rage. I was exhausted by the end, (and still in a rage).
Well, I just sent this e-mail to the AFA.
AFA has picked a very poor battle to fight on the issue of profanity in the 9/11 documentary. Forest - trees...I think you get the idea. I would applaud any parent who allows their child to see this documentary. They are more concerned about the future of their country, not the pettifoggery of those who are unable to see the bigger picture.
So watching a Fireman use 'vulgar language' is offensive but seeing him die a few minutes later is not?
Editing out the naughty words, even with silence, would create some cognitive dissonance. The bleeps and blurps and edits will take away from the grave reality of the situation and perhaps suggest that this is just a "TV show". Some may take it so far as to believe it's just a dramatization. It would be nigh impossible to hear all the profanities and believe this was anything but real. And once viewers realize that, it would strengthen national resolve.
If the FCC is stupid enough to fine CBS for this, I and many others will gladly donate money toward the fine.
If it's a test case for CBS, and they're allowed to air the profanity, all the other networks will then want to show their profanity-laced programs. And we'll be right back where we started, before these stricter rules went into effect.
If there is no out-pouring of complaints from the public, they will go further the next time.
Exactly right. If the public gives this program a pass, because of the subject matter, it will be setting a precedent, and we'll be back to the same old profanity.
I have the commemorative DVD edition, and actually watched it again last weekend with my dad, who hadn't seen it. Viewer discretion advised, but this is a powerful documentary and should be seen by everyone age 10 & up.
If you're not sure about watching it with your kids, rent it first. The Naudets' story throughout that day is awesome, and the fact they had the video camera on & caught the first plane hitting the wtc is amazing.
Don't Miss This Documentary.
I would applaud any parent who allows their child to see this documentary.
It really isn't for kids.
You do remember when NBC aired Schindler's List, unedited, 9 years ago? Was that their 'test case'? I fail to recall any recent hard-core pornography shown on the Peacock channel.
I'm still struggling with the question of; Who decided which words are "bad words" and which words are not "bad words"? It's really amusing, and at the same time interesting when you stop and think about it.
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