"Nothing is worse than sexuality," according to FCC Chairman Kevin
Martin, "especially frank and open discussions of sexuality." The
Chairman went on to lambaste broadcast and cable TV networks, singling
out such risque programming as "South Park" and "NYPD Blue".

Questioned as to the propriety of the FCC's role in influencing the
content of TV shows, Chairman Martin cited several current shows as
embodying "core values for mainstream Americans". Among the shows Mr.
Martin praised were Fox's "24", which portrays the efforts of a
fictional security agency to thwart terrorists, and Cartoon Network's
"Teen Titans", which depicts teenaged superheroes battling against evil
supervillains.

A reporter asked Chairman Martin what steps his agency was taking to
encourage networks to produce what he calls "family-friendly"
programming. Mr. Martin cited his agency's recent fine of a CBS series
that featured "depravity" and "licentious" sexual situations. (See
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/11844455/ for details.)

Mr. Martin concluded his remarks by praising the efforts of church
leaders to protect America's youth.




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