PPP for Monday, October 6: The Federal Communications Commission, an independent government agency that regulates radio and television broadcasts, is considering whether to fine and punish broadcasters for using the word Redskins. A George Washington University law professor, has sent the FCC a petition asking regulators to strip Washington D.C. radio station WWXX-FM (ESPN) of its broadcasting license when it comes up for renewal for using the name Redskins, deeming it to be akin to broadcasting obscenity. FCC chairman Tom Wheeler said that the petition is under consideration. If the word Redskins is deemed to be indecent — and some do consider it a slur against Native Americans — the FCC could impose a de facto ban on the word being used on television and radio. Broadcasters who then use the word would be subject to fine and/or possible suspension. Powerlisteners: Should the FCC ban the word Redskins from use on television and radio?
Posted on: Mon, 06 Oct 2014 11:15:15 +0000
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