Oppose the FCC's Decision Approving the Use of
"F" Word on TV and Radio!

12/05/2003

Oppose the FCC's Decision Approving the Use of "F" Word on TV and Radio! The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approved last October the use of the "F" word for use on any TV show or radio program, anytime day or night. Click here to review October 3 Ruling.

The complaints objected to Bono's uttering the phrase "This is really, really, f------ brilliant."

During the Golden Globe Awards ceremony on January 19, 2003, which was broadcasted by NBC-TV, a rock star used the "F" word during part of his acceptance speech for an award he received. Conservative social issue groups have been complaining to the FCC on this matter over the course of the year. However, FCC's Enforcement Bureau released the October 3 Ruling, which approves the use of "F" word on TV and radio, in reaction to those complaints. The FCC's view is that the rock singer's "fleeting and isolated use" of "F" word was not obscene because it did not "appeal to prurient interest."

The National Grange has supported cleaning up the foul language and obscenities used on TV, radio, or in public places. We are concerned that the FCC's decision might open floodgates of indecency and obscenity on TV and radio. Please speak up and voice your disagreement with this decision.

Action Plan --- Please e-mail the five FCC commissioners to express your opposition to the FCC's decision which approves the use of "F" word on TV and radio.

If you have any questions or comments please contact Legislative Research Analyst Chil-Sook Hwang by fax: 202-347-1091 or by phone: 1-888-4GRANGE, ext 109. Thank you for your grassroots participation in the National Grange Legislative program.

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