Are you aware of Supreme Court case being argued tomorrow about what can be considered obscene and can be censored?

Tomorrow in the Supreme Court, there will be a fascinating argument between the FCC and most of the networks (with the Morality in Media folks in the wings) about just what is obscene and can be censored (and fined) and what is free speech.

Although the arguments themselves are rather legalistic (go to www.supremecourtus.gov, look at Merits Briefs) the issue boils down to whether we as Americans have to listen/watch the most bland programs.

It’s a fascinating issue – free speech versus the morality lobby. If nothing else, read the briefs, that lay out the arguments.

Why were swear words in Saving Private Ryan OK?
Why was Sipowicz’s butt in NYPD Blue fined $1 million for 7 seconds of exposure?
And so on…