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is when the Democrats win this fall (God willing), they appoint someone who asserts the power of the FCC. These people broadcast on FM/AM radio frequencies (as well as broadcast television channels), which can be regulated for the public good. Advocating the killing or death of groups of citizens is not in the public good. The FCC should fine radio stations or broadcast TV stations that air these death threats. It is not a violation of the freedom of speech, either. Advocating murder is not a political viewpoint, and anybody who did, whether liberal or conservative, would be subject to the regulations. Even make an exception for discussing those convicted of felony crimes, so that we could have a rational discussion about the death penalty. For God sakes, if stations are fined for showing a split second of Janet Jackson's breast, yet still show women in bikinis, without offending the First Amendment, then it is certainly within the FCC's powers to draw a similar line between political discourse and hate speech. The FCC is controlled by Congress, so it could be possible. Now if only the Democrats had guts...
