LEGISLATION

LEGISLATION
Since 1984 the FCC has had the power to enforce US Criminal Code Title 19, Section 1464 which reads. “Whoever utters any obscene, indecent, or profane language by means of radio communication shall be fined not more than $10,000 or imprisoned not more than 2 years or both” Why do we allow offensive material, when the Criminal Code holds it illegal? Could it be that judges are reluctant to rule against one of the largest financial entities extant? This industry made 4.3 billion in 1985 cites Samantha Smith, in The Forum, Sept-Oct, 1985