Censorship

Freedom of speech is our guaranteed right as a United States citizen. Or is it? That is the question those opposed to censorship are asking citizens to decide and stand up for. However, the Federal Communications Commission claims it does not attempt to hinder a person’s right to freedom of speech. Their goal is to prevent obscenity and libel from being a part of the media, newspaper, television, and radio.

The FCC will issue fines to any entity that falls under free to air broadcasting who participates in programming that involves obscenities, vulgar behaviors, nudity, or libel. These finds are high dollar amounts ranging from $250,000 to $375,000 per incident.