FCC cracks down on live sporting events

We know that "Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2005 Bill" became public law on June 15, 2006. For the full text of the law please click on the link above or here. The FCC recently requested copies of live sporting events from major broadcasters in order to find any profanity used by the crowd, caoches, and players. If the FCC follows the new law word for word, then each offensive word would cost the broadcaster $325,000 but not to exceed $3,000,000 per incident. A broadcasting executive was anonymously commented the following, "It looks like they want to end live broadcast TV. We know that they aren't afraid to go after the news."

At some live sporting events coaches and players on-field microphones. Nascar has cameras in the racing cars which can be seen during the race via television. If you have ever been the member of the audience at most sporting events, you know that at times, the language can become colorful. The broadcasters are not at fault if an audience member decides to use the f-word. A coach and player should be careful and aware that they are wired with microphones. Even in the event an accidental slip-of-the-tongue, the FCC is likely to fine the broadcaster. This may truly be the end of live sports broadcasting as we know it. Where will this end? Should the FCC bother with such violations? What do you think? Click here let your opinion be known, and please mention which article you are writing to us about. Thank you for your opinions. Please exercise your freedom of speech.

Source: FCC checks live TV tapes for dirty words
Source Date: July 12, 2006

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