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Fox muzzles Sally Field
You can't know how gutless the network is unless you see the censored and uncensored videos. Watch.
Joan Walsh [2007-09-17]

  • I don't see this as censorship

    The Emmy's is an award show, not a platform for spouting personal political ideology. If they allowed Sally Field to speak her piece against the war, then they have to allow any actors or actresses who disagree and are FOR the war have equal time. Since support of the war, or lack thereof, is irrelevant to the Emmmy's, there is nothing wrong with what Fox did. I'd do the same - if they didn't remove war-related comments (for or against) then they can be accused to agreeing with whatever is said under their banner. No corporation wants that.

    Of course such a policy has to be evenly applied to ALL actors making ANY comments about the war.

    It's irrelevant that Fox has 'news' shows that are pro-war. Those are shows designated for that sort of commentary. The issue isn't what Fox's position on the war is (that seems pretty apparent)..the issue is whether they can or should censor unsolicited comments in an entertainment setting. I'd do the same if I were them.

    -- Sandra M
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    Monday, September 17, 2007 05:13 PM
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