Appeals Court Ruling is *&%#%^ Brilliant!

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan ruled today that a government policy that can lead to fining broadcasters for airing a single curse word on live television is “unconstitutionally vague” and potentially a violation of the 1st Amendment.

This all came to light back in 2003 when Bono exclaimed during a live awards show that U2 winning a Golden Globe was “really f-ing brilliant.”

Of course, Janet Jackson’s exposed breast during the Super Bowl halftime show in 2006 didn’t help matters. Following that incident, Congress voted to increase the maximum fine for each violation to $325,000.

Today’s ruling will help prevent crippling fines for slips that censors aren’t quick enough to catch, and provide a little breathing room for…em…wardrobe malfunctions.

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One Response to “Appeals Court Ruling is *&%#%^ Brilliant!”

  1. Shade 13 July 2010 at 10:48 pm permalink

    Yeah… I can understand some of that though.
    Some broadcasts have just too much swearing to be appropriate. And really? Would it kill Lady Ga Ga to have some suitable clothes for once? No offense to her fans but… My little brother doesn’t need to be flipping through channels and accidently come across a practically nude women. So, yeah, breathing room, but some things did need to change.


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