brookstexas
member
I recently contacted the FCC for clarification on this and got their
guidelines.
Basically the News can't lie without sanction. I propose registered
signature required letters to them stating true statistics per the CDC
and Feds. Would also include definitions and explenation of certain items
i.e. semi Vs. full auto.
At this point they would be liable and reportable to the FCC correct?
See the following-
-BrooksTexas
From the FCC factsheet (complete below)
What Are the Broadcasters’ Responsibilities?
As public trustees, broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news.
Broadcasters are
responsible for deciding what their stations present to the public. The
FCC has stated publicly
that “rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the
public interest.†The FCC
does act to protect the public interest where it has received documented
evidence of such
rigging or slanting. This kind of evidence could include testimony, in
writing or otherwise, from
“insiders†or persons who have direct personal knowledge of an
intentional falsification of the
news. Of particular concern would be evidence about orders from station
management to falsify
the news. In the absence of such documented evidence, the FCC has
stressed that it cannot
intervene.
-
Complete text-
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) . TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) .
www. gov/ fcc. cgb . . Federal Communications Commission Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau 445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554 . . .
Background
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives numerous consumer
complaints
about broadcast journalism (television and radio journalism). Consumers
complain that
networks, stations, news reporters and/or commentators have given
inaccurate or one-sided
news reports or comments, have either failed to cover certain events, or
have covered them
inadequately. Some consumers complain that the news has been staged or
that news reports
overemphasize or dramatize certain aspects of events. Other consumers
object that
broadcasters have announced an illness, accident, or a death of an
individual before his or her
family has been notified, or have in some way acted inappropriately
toward the family.
Consumers also complain to the FCC about the conduct (tone of voice,
facial expressions, etc.)
of some journalists while reporting or commenting on the news.
What Can the FCC Do?
The FCC is caught in a tug-of-war between two consumer factions: on one
side, consumers
have urged the FCC to set guidelines to prevent bias or distortion by
networks and station
licensees or to supervise the gathering, editing and airing of news and
comments; on the other
side, consumers fear possible government intimidation or censorship of
broadcast news
operations.
The Communications Act prohibits the FCC from censoring broadcast
material, except when
that material is obscene. Specifically, federal law does prohibit or
limit obscene, indecent or
profane language, but the FCC must be guided by decisions of the courts
in determining
whether specific material may be prohibited under this law.
Additionally, the Communications Act and the First Amendment to the
Constitution prohibit any
action by the FCC that would interfere with free speech in broadcasting.
The FCC can not
interfere with a broadcaster’s selection and presentation of material for
the news and/or its
commentary.
What Are the Broadcasters’ Responsibilities?
As public trustees, broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news.
Broadcasters are
responsible for deciding what their stations present to the public. The
FCC has stated publicly
that “rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the
public interest.†The FCC
does act to protect the public interest where it has received documented
evidence of such
rigging or slanting. This kind of evidence could include testimony, in
writing or otherwise, from
“insiders†or persons who have direct personal knowledge of an
intentional falsification of the
news. Of particular concern would be evidence about orders from station
management to falsify
the news. In the absence of such documented evidence, the FCC has
stressed that it cannot
intervene.
-
-
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) . TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) .
www. gov/ fcc. cgb . . Federal Communications Commission Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau 445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554 . . .
-2 –
What if I Have Comments and/or Concerns about a Specific News Broadcast
or
Commentary?
All concerns and/or comments about a specific news broadcast or
commentary should be
directed, in writing, to the local station and network involved, so that
the people responsible for
making the programming decisions can become better informed about
audience opinion.
Complaints regarding news distortion, rigging or slanting can be filed
with the Federal
Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearing
Division, 445
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Complaints must be in writing and
contain
documented evidence in support of the allegations. For example, it is not
sufficient for a
complaint to allege only that a broadcast station made a mistake in
reporting a news event.
The complaint must include documented evidence showing deliberate
misrepresentation.
###
To receive information on this and other FCC consumer topics through
The Commission’s electronic subscriber service, click on
www.fcc.gov/cgb/emailservice.html.
010910
guidelines.
Basically the News can't lie without sanction. I propose registered
signature required letters to them stating true statistics per the CDC
and Feds. Would also include definitions and explenation of certain items
i.e. semi Vs. full auto.
At this point they would be liable and reportable to the FCC correct?
See the following-
-BrooksTexas
From the FCC factsheet (complete below)
What Are the Broadcasters’ Responsibilities?
As public trustees, broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news.
Broadcasters are
responsible for deciding what their stations present to the public. The
FCC has stated publicly
that “rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the
public interest.†The FCC
does act to protect the public interest where it has received documented
evidence of such
rigging or slanting. This kind of evidence could include testimony, in
writing or otherwise, from
“insiders†or persons who have direct personal knowledge of an
intentional falsification of the
news. Of particular concern would be evidence about orders from station
management to falsify
the news. In the absence of such documented evidence, the FCC has
stressed that it cannot
intervene.
-
Complete text-
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) . TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) .
www. gov/ fcc. cgb . . Federal Communications Commission Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau 445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554 . . .
Background
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) receives numerous consumer
complaints
about broadcast journalism (television and radio journalism). Consumers
complain that
networks, stations, news reporters and/or commentators have given
inaccurate or one-sided
news reports or comments, have either failed to cover certain events, or
have covered them
inadequately. Some consumers complain that the news has been staged or
that news reports
overemphasize or dramatize certain aspects of events. Other consumers
object that
broadcasters have announced an illness, accident, or a death of an
individual before his or her
family has been notified, or have in some way acted inappropriately
toward the family.
Consumers also complain to the FCC about the conduct (tone of voice,
facial expressions, etc.)
of some journalists while reporting or commenting on the news.
What Can the FCC Do?
The FCC is caught in a tug-of-war between two consumer factions: on one
side, consumers
have urged the FCC to set guidelines to prevent bias or distortion by
networks and station
licensees or to supervise the gathering, editing and airing of news and
comments; on the other
side, consumers fear possible government intimidation or censorship of
broadcast news
operations.
The Communications Act prohibits the FCC from censoring broadcast
material, except when
that material is obscene. Specifically, federal law does prohibit or
limit obscene, indecent or
profane language, but the FCC must be guided by decisions of the courts
in determining
whether specific material may be prohibited under this law.
Additionally, the Communications Act and the First Amendment to the
Constitution prohibit any
action by the FCC that would interfere with free speech in broadcasting.
The FCC can not
interfere with a broadcaster’s selection and presentation of material for
the news and/or its
commentary.
What Are the Broadcasters’ Responsibilities?
As public trustees, broadcasters may not intentionally distort the news.
Broadcasters are
responsible for deciding what their stations present to the public. The
FCC has stated publicly
that “rigging or slanting the news is a most heinous act against the
public interest.†The FCC
does act to protect the public interest where it has received documented
evidence of such
rigging or slanting. This kind of evidence could include testimony, in
writing or otherwise, from
“insiders†or persons who have direct personal knowledge of an
intentional falsification of the
news. Of particular concern would be evidence about orders from station
management to falsify
the news. In the absence of such documented evidence, the FCC has
stressed that it cannot
intervene.
-
-
1-888-CALL-FCC (1-888-225-5322) . TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC (1-888-835-5322) .
www. gov/ fcc. cgb . . Federal Communications Commission Consumer and
Governmental Affairs Bureau 445 12th St., SW Washington, DC 20554 . . .
-2 –
What if I Have Comments and/or Concerns about a Specific News Broadcast
or
Commentary?
All concerns and/or comments about a specific news broadcast or
commentary should be
directed, in writing, to the local station and network involved, so that
the people responsible for
making the programming decisions can become better informed about
audience opinion.
Complaints regarding news distortion, rigging or slanting can be filed
with the Federal
Communications Commission, Enforcement Bureau, Investigations and Hearing
Division, 445
12th Street, SW, Washington, DC 20554. Complaints must be in writing and
contain
documented evidence in support of the allegations. For example, it is not
sufficient for a
complaint to allege only that a broadcast station made a mistake in
reporting a news event.
The complaint must include documented evidence showing deliberate
misrepresentation.
###
To receive information on this and other FCC consumer topics through
The Commission’s electronic subscriber service, click on
www.fcc.gov/cgb/emailservice.html.
010910