The Washington Post reports that the Federal Communications Commission will recommend Congress enact legislation intended to curb violence in TV programming. The legislation would also extend government power to the ability to fine basic cable channels for the first time as well. The FCC has had the power to fine TV stations that show sexually “indecent” material, and now wants the government to have that same authority to levy fines on violence, especially on programming airing before 10 p.m. Still, as the article points out, the recommendation is broad and it would be up to the Congress to decide what “violence” is. Does cartoon violence count? Professional wrestling? It seems the nightly news is safe, but what about an infotainment show that features that same footage?
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