I would guess Jwilburn,

That everyone has the right to either get dressed or not get dressed. But not everyone has the right to broadcast on waves or channels that are owned or controlled by the Government as a public trust.

If you are operating said network, radio, tv, etc. you are complying to an agreement set forth by the people, who loan, or lease these airwaves as a service to the people.
- As such, the 7 dirty words, etc. have been upheld, not by a law that says you can't use the word, fuck. Rather, if you are operating a PUBLIC airwave, than there is ground for scrutiny about the material that is sent out on those borrowed waves.
Sort of like a school bus driver driving your children to school, you would expect to handle traffic laws differently and their driving style, then the way they might drive if they are in their personal car on a race track.

That is why satellite radio and cable don't fall under the FCC guidelines. They are not using public airwaves. They are using private..

At least, that's my guess. Not that I defend the FCC. But I believe that is their side of the argument.

B

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