Opinionator #2

             In the article that I read the issue was regarding a developing monitoring system that restricts some forms of radio content over the "public" airwaves. Family Research Council strongly advocated the public and their right to prohibit certain vulgar media from reaching the ears and young impressionable minds of the adolescent. The Federal Communications Commission was approved by Congress powers that enabled them to enforce regulations in order to determine appropriate levels of obscenity, indecency and profane programming.   

              Due to the federal courts' demand to keep control over everything, the FCC has found difficulty controlling the inappropriate content on broadcast and cable channels. It is now understood that the only substantial way of approach is to encourage cable customers to receive or block channels with their new right to do so. This includes all forms from limiting high cable bills to "limiting exposure to unwanted sexual or violent content. In order to persuade consumers to use this new form of self authority, the cable sellers made it free for their subscribers to block certain channels. The FCC knows this approach by the "cable choice" or "a la carte," and FRC believes "cable choice" would start a whole outlook and perseverance of the media and entertainment industry, resulting in a cheaper final product that is appropriate for all ages. 

               I believe this notion is a big step in the right direction. Although some satellite box's allow consumers the choice of parental control, not everyone provides this. In relation to the "Big Picture Theory" or also known as the "Hypothermic Needle Theory," raising awareness about the need to prevent our younger generations from exposure to ill-suited content may stop them from trying to portray what they see or hear. According to the article, "Family Research Council will monitor judicial, statutory, and regulatory developments in this area and influence national policy to make television, radio, and cable programming appropriate for the general public."