Question: Why is Broadcast television or radio more strictly regulated by the FCC than Subscription television or radio?
Thesis: The FCC, which is the Federal Communications Company, is responsible for regulating the content displayed on radio and television. This agency was established by the Government in 1934. Broadcast television or radio is more closely regulated than subscription television or radio. The reason for the difference is because broadcast media is viewed by a larger scale of audience compared to subscription. Subscription media is paid for and can be controlled by the audience. The rules and regulations the FCC uses to censor broadcast television and radio will be investigated.
Plan: In my research paper, I would like to explore the legal issues and regulations about censoring broadcast and subscription. Find whether there are any legal cases against the FCC filed by any subscription radio stations or television channels. Explore how the FCC violates the 1st amendment.
Statement of Interest: Its assumed subscription television is less influential than broadcast television. There are conflicts in regulating pay-TV or radio. Its believed the degree of regulation imposed on subscription services should correlate with their degree of influence on community views.
