On 9/11 Howard Stern was one of the few broadcasters, outside of the news
media, to stay on the air while members of his own staff evacuated the
building. He did this at the request of several senators and officials.
Throughout the 9/11 tragedy, which has NOT ended, he was a voice of reason,
rage and confusion. In short, he echoed what much of us felt.
I've heard Stern do a lot of bits and sketches that were offensive, funny, mean
spirited and plain disgusting. But If I didn't like something I'd simply tune
the dial elsewhere. He's not on at a time when children can listen and parents
should control this anyway. His humor is generally "adult" and his politics
liberal. If the "religious wrong" manages to get him shut down, he'll be missed
by many, myself included. He's the polar opposite of Rush, Cousin Brucie and a
long list of conservative bland broadcasting that provokes compliance and
conformity rather than independent thought.
When a whole country is "shocked" by a woman's exposed breast, you know things
have gone too far. Other countries, with far more liberal media (and far fewer
sexual assault cases) have learned that this sort of suppression is unhealthy.
Once again, the U.S.A. is a laughing stock, looking as religiously dangerous
and radical as members of God's Army.
I'm convinced that Stern will find another venue for his material and politics,
but everyone who likes the novel idea of free speech should be writing letters
to the FCC and congress. I'm asking you to NOT lie back and expect intelligence
and freedom to prevail. There are people who want to systematically strip away
your rights by way of legally limiting your choices...while still calling it
freedom. "They" can't sleep at night because they are worried what you will do
with your own body and mind. "They" can't rest because they are worried about
who your sexual partner is. And "They" certainly can't live their own lives
when a voice like Stern's approves of gay marriage, abortion, civil rights
while openly satirizing the religious right.
Get mad, folks. Take action. Write a letter. Don't let these ****ing moronic
maniacs tell you how to breath, then try to tax it!

Again, enjoy your season of sailing.

Capt. Robert B
NY

Thanks for a bit of reason. In Europe we're still laughing at all the fuss
over a boob. What a weird country where exposure of a woman's breast creates
such a fuss, yet prime time television is full of violence and guns. Sex is
healthy and good for you, getting your head blown off by a gun is rather
unhealthy and bad for the spirit. It seems obvious to me which should be
censored more - but I know that America disagrees...

There is no boob lobby in America.

Thanks for a bit of reason. In Europe we're still laughing at all the fuss
over a boob. What a weird country where exposure of a woman's breast creates
such a fuss, yet prime time television is full of violence and guns. Sex is
healthy and good for you, getting your head blown off by a gun is rather
unhealthy and bad for the spirit. It seems obvious to me which should be
censored more - but I know that America disagrees...

"SkitchNYC" wrote in message
...
There is no boob lobby in America.

LOL! Maybe there should be one.

On 10 Mar 2004 13:28:02 GMT, (SkitchNYC) wrote this
crap:

There is no boob lobby in America.

What about NOW?





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There is no boob lobby in America.

What about NOW?

Those wimmen have smaller boobs than you have....
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein

It is rather odd that we would encourage our children to enjoy what is
argueably one of the most violent sports (football) they freak out because
they were exposed to an organ intended to feed children with. Jeeze, have
we forgotten why women have breasts? It's ALMOST as stupid as the gun
phobia that infects Europe. US burgulars ply their trade when victims are
out because they know that we are armed and will eagerly shoot them but Euro
criminals prefer to rob occupied dwellings because they know you are
psychologically incapable of self defense. Different strokes for .....


"Ric" wrote in message
...
Thanks for a bit of reason. In Europe we're still laughing at all the fuss
over a boob. What a weird country where exposure of a woman's breast
creates
such a fuss, yet prime time television is full of violence and guns. Sex
is
healthy and good for you, getting your head blown off by a gun is rather
unhealthy and bad for the spirit. It seems obvious to me which should be
censored more - but I know that America disagrees...

"Vito" wrote in message
...
It's ALMOST as stupid as the gun
phobia that infects Europe. US burgulars ply their trade when victims are
out because they know that we are armed and will eagerly shoot them but
Euro
criminals prefer to rob occupied dwellings because they know you are
psychologically incapable of self defense. Different strokes for .....



It must suck having to lug a gun with you everywhere in the US for
"self-defence". I hate even having to carry a cell-phone. What a restriction
on your personal liberty!

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:01:25 +0100, "Ric" wrote:


"Vito" wrote in message
...
It's ALMOST as stupid as the gun
phobia that infects Europe. US burgulars ply their trade when victims are
out because they know that we are armed and will eagerly shoot them but
Euro
criminals prefer to rob occupied dwellings because they know you are
psychologically incapable of self defense. Different strokes for .....



It must suck having to lug a gun with you everywhere in the US for
"self-defence". I hate even having to carry a cell-phone. What a restriction
on your personal liberty!

It really isn't the gun that is so bad. The bulletproof vest and the
bandoliers of ammunition do chafe and get hot in the summer,
though..

On Wed, 10 Mar 2004 15:14:50 GMT, felton wrote
this crap:


It really isn't the gun that is so bad. The bulletproof vest and the
bandoliers of ammunition do chafe and get hot in the summer,
though..

My valet carries the ammo.




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