[lbo-talk] indecency

[Doug Henwood]

Yesterday, the House passed the Senate version of the "Broadcast  
Decency Enforcement Act" by a 379-35 vote, following its unanimous  
passage by the Senate. It raises from $32,500 to $325,000 the maximum  
fine that the FCC can impose for violating "decency" standards - and  
the violators themselves will be subject to the same fines  
(previously it was just the station). There are some minor  
inconsistencies to be worked out between the two bills, but it's now  
certain to become law.

Fuckin' hell, don't you just love this free speech shit?

Doug