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by Jason PyeDid anyone else see this during the Eagles/Saints game…the camera was put on a woman wearing a shirt that said “F*** the Eagles.” The Volokh Conspiracy is wondering if the FCC is going to jump on this they way the did the Janet Jackson episode from the Super Bowl a couple of years ago:
Now I’m no expert on indecency law, but if Janet Jackson’s wardrobe malfunction was an issue, wouldn’t this be as well? [to be clear, I'm not defending the FCC's standards. I'm just wondering about the consistency of their application.]
I’m so glad my hometown was showing the decency and class we are so famous for on national television.
Comment by Kevin — January 13, 2007 @ 10:03 pmYou know, I saw that then convinced myself that it wasn’t real. That perhaps it said “pluck the eagles” (which would have been a lot funnier).
Comment by Crystal — January 16, 2007 @ 12:27 pmSadly… there are those that believe their right to freedom of speech overrides my right not to be burdened with their profanities. I hope the FCC doesn’t go after the television network. I hope it identifies the individual and asks him to justify his use of the f-bomb on national tv. I suspect his justification (or lack thereof) would lead to a fine that would not only deter him, but also others, from wearing such shirts in the future.
Comment by Cliff — January 16, 2007 @ 11:42 pm