"Avoiding Slim Reasoning and Shady Results: A Proposal for Indecency a" by Jacob T. Rigney

Article Title

Avoiding Slim Reasoning and Shady Results: A Proposal for Indecency and Obscenity Regulation in Radio and Broadcast Television

Authors

Jacob T. Rigney, Indiana University School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

3-2003

Publication Citation

55 Federal Communications Law Journal 297 (2003)

Abstract

This Note explores the relevant law regarding the issue of indecency and obscenity in broadcast, with particular focus on a 2001 Policy Statement released by the FCC. The Author examines the major problems with the regulatory scheme as it now exists, and offers an alternative. The Author concludes by arguing that leaving the subjective decisions regarding indecency to market forces, leaving parents to determine what should or should not be indecent, and leaving the FCC free to pursue obscenity with greater zeal is the most appropriate course of action for the future.

Recommended Citation

Rigney, Jacob T. (2003) "Avoiding Slim Reasoning and Shady Results: A Proposal for Indecency and Obscenity Regulation in Radio and Broadcast Television," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 55: Iss. 2, Article 6.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol55/iss2/6

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