Finally, some legislation I can get behind!

[defector]

Originally Posted by derf

I like this, something finally usefull to come out of DC

While I think along these lines....

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Why is the government involved in this?

I also ask this same question.

[LeeNetworX]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Wrong, can't blame the Democrats (sooooo sorry, 101), blame the constituents.

Seems this is the single largest complaint to the FCC, and something that people have been complaining to elected officials about since...well, the beginning of TV, I suppose.

Oh, nice try, 101, maybe you shoulda read the story.

So all of these years people have been complaining to elected officials, yet it was a dem who decided that now (of all times) was a good time to act on it?

Brilliant.

[askmrjesus]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Why is the government involved in this? Do they hate the marketing of products this much?

Typical Democrats pushing for this...

If the Government isn't going to regulate it, who is?

You?

If enough people get together, and say "We're sick of this shit", shouldn't the Government respond?

You realize this is supposed to be a democracy, right?

JC

[Tmall]

The government controls the airwaves. They're already involved in it.
This is fact. I can't scream "cocksicking motherfucking bitch" on live TV due to government regs.

Do you all complain about them being involved with that? Or is that ok?

[CasterTroy]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

If enough people get together, and say "We're sick of this shit", shouldn't the Government respond?

I have a friend that’s a NC House representative, and he complains all the time that his job is to mainly "Legislate common sense"

He said that the big boys trying to make a name for themselves (so they can move on to line their pockets) generally have an agenda, but for the most part, their job entails making new laws so that stupid people (lacking common sense) don’t hurt themselves or piss off everyone else.

[Kaneman]

Originally Posted by Tmall

The government controls the airwaves. They're already involved in it.
This is fact. I can't scream "cocksicking motherfucking bitch" on live TV due to government regs.

Do you all complain about them being involved with that? Or is that ok?

I complain about it, I hate censorship.

BUT, since they're already in there, and we all know there is no cure for a Governmental viral infection, they might as well turn the volume down on those goddamn commercials.

[CrazyKell]

That's awesome! I hate how the volume jumps up at commercials.

And yes, I still watch Live TV. I am from the stone age.

[defector]

Don't most TV's nowadays (or made after like 2004) have automatic volume control?
I notice a volume change from channel to channel more than from program to commercial.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by askmrjesus

If the Government isn't going to regulate it, who is?

You?

If enough people get together, and say "We're sick of this shit", shouldn't the Government respond?

You realize this is supposed to be a democracy, right?

JC

No...because private industry is providing the service which you are not forced to buy (unless it's public tv).

You do realize that alot of cable channels DO NOT HAVE FUCKING COMMERICALS! So, if you don't like the commericals, then watch a cable channel that doesn't air them.

People will bitch about anything, but each year our government is gaining way too much control.

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by Avatard

Wrong, can't blame the Democrats (sooooo sorry, 101), blame the constituents.

Seems this is the single largest complaint to the FCC, and something that people have been complaining to elected officials about since...well, the beginning of TV, I suppose.

Oh, nice try, 101, maybe you shoulda read the story.

Actually I'm surprised this didn't come from a Republican. Just because people complain about shit, doesn't mean the government needs to spend time make laws against it. We have 10 zillion laws now we cannot follow. Why do we need more?

And I read the story....