This is the liberal version of free speech

[jimnyc]

We don't want anyone offended, so take away the media's right to speak freely! I don't mind a private company punishing one of their on-air personalities, but when any form of government gets involved and bans ones ability to speak freely, then there's a problem.


City Council Warns ‘Crack Ho’ Comments ‘Intolerable’, Calls For Diversity In Talk RadioLOS ANGELES (CBS) — City Council members took a step closer on Wednesday to becoming the first in the nation to adopt a resolution condemning certain types of speech on public airwaves.

Councilmember Jan Perry introduced legislation that would call upon media companies to ensure “on-air hosts do not use and promote racist and sexist slurs” on radio and other broadcasts.

Members of Black Media Alliance, National Hispanic Media Coalition, Korean-American Bar Association, American Indians in Film and Television were on hand to voice their support for the proposal.

The resolution — which was also supported by Councilmember Bernard Parks and Council President Herb Wesson — called attention to the recent uproar over comments by KFI 640 AM talk show hosts John Kobylt and Ken Chiampou.

Kobylt and Chiampou were suspended after they called the late pop singer Whitney Houston a “crack ho” three days after her death in February.

The proposal cites a “long history of racially offensive comments as well as deplorable sexist remarks, particularly towards women and Black, Latino, and Asian communities” at KFI 640 and calls for parent company Clear Channel Communications to hire a more diverse workforce to offset the trend.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/03/21/city-council-warns-crack-ho-comments-intolerable-calls-for-diversity-in-talk-radio/

[Anton Chigurh]

"Free" speech is limited to speech they like and approve of.

[jimnyc]

"Free" speech is limited to speech they like and approve of.

Of course, if a liberal pundit should wish death on a conservative, that would be just fine, or maybe asking a conservative to slit their wrists... But call a crack ho a crack ho and you're banned!

[Little-Acorn]

Interesting.

Does this mean that when the President talks about legislation designed to "help" minorities, radio stations in Los Angeles will be required to black out the speech?

Does it mean that a majority of rap songs, hip-hop etc. can no longer be played over the air?

Are Richard Pryor comedy shows now banned from broadcast?

I'm glad the Los Angeles City Council has thought this one through so carefully.

[LuvRPgrl]

We don't want anyone offended, so take away the media's right to speak freely! I don't mind a private company punishing one of their on-air personalities, but when any form of government gets involved and bans ones ability to speak freely, then there's a problem.



http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/03/21/city-council-warns-crack-ho-comments-intolerable-calls-for-diversity-in-talk-radio/

the LA city council is a bunch of crack hoes


and how the hell are they going to enforce it?

[Thunderknuckles]

They got no business bringing this resolution. Unfortunately, I think we will eventually see free speech get trampled on in LA. John and Ken engage in a lot of hyperbole and bring a lot of attention to themselves. There are a number of minority organizations that want them shut down completely. Sooner or later they will say something really stupid and it will come to pass.

[jimnyc]

the LA city council is a bunch of crack hoes


and how the hell are they going to enforce it?

Probably major fines to employers and/or individuals "caught" expressing their opinion on air, at least those who express an opinion the council disagrees with.

[fj1200]

Umm, what power does a resolution have? Usually nothing but LA/CA could have some whacked out rules.

[jimnyc]

Now they're going bananas over Rush and HIS speech. It was a story for awhile, and he probably did need to apologize in order to get back on track, but these people are pushing too far, IMO.


NEW YORK — Rush Limbaugh’s opponents are starting a radio campaign against him Thursday, seizing upon the radio star’s attack of a Georgetown law student as a “slut” to make a long-term effort aimed at weakening his business.

The liberal Media Matters for America is using a past campaign against Glenn Beck as a template. In Limbaugh, however, they’re going after bigger game. He’s already fighting back and the group’s stance has provoked concerns that an effort to silence someone for objectionable talk is in itself objectionable.

Media Matters is spending at least $100,000 for two advertisements that will run in eight cities.

The ads use Limbaugh’s own words about student Sandra Fluke, who told congressional Democrats that contraception should be paid for in health plans. Limbaugh, on his radio programs, suggested Fluke wanted to be paid to have sex, which made her a “slut” and a “prostitute.” In return for the money, he said Fluke should post videos of herself having sex. Under sharp criticism, Limbaugh later apologized.

In one of the anti-Limbaugh ads, listeners are urged to call the local station that carries Limbaugh to say “we don’t talk to women like that” in our city.

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/mar/22/radio-campaign-next-step-against-rush-limbaugh/

How about: "Kill Rush Limbaugh"


Any sacred cow whines to YouTube and Facebook and as a result, whatever the sacred cow is whining about is immediately taken down. But a song that openly calls for the killing of Rush Limbaugh apparently doesn't offend YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ea3uvAu7p6U&feature=youtu.be) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/detenterna/posts/10150706061531273), in the least.

Disgusted by Rush Limbaugh's recent antics? Blast our song, 'KILL RUSH'
Just don't call anyone a "slut."



http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2012/03/22/Kill-Kill-Kill-Rush-Limbaugh

** Warning, I believe offensive language, but really can't tell as the music is HORRIBLE.