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Originally Posted by realcoray
So you now want the government holding media accountable? You can't simultaneously say government should get out of our lives and be tiny, and then demand they do everything.
While they could fine the station, real accountability for the media is from the consumers of it, if everyone stopped watching that station over this, then changes would occur.
The reality is one poor guy made a mistake, and I cannot imagine he was getting high fives from management about it. He'll be lucky to keep his job so to him at least, the repercussions will be pretty serious.
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You might wanna re-read the post Real. Nowhere did Curtis say he wanted the government to hold media accountable.
But technically - the FCC could impose a fine on the affiliate if they wanted to, they have that power. just saying ...
I agree he'll be lucky to keep his job - most companies will not tolerate that kinda stuff even if it doesn't place their company/license in jeopardy. And IMO - that's exactly how that should work !
Jim