From: "Rich Gauszka" 


"Mike N."  wrote in message
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> On Thu, 11 Nov 2004 16:38:41 -0500, "Rich Gauszka"

> wrote:
>
>>Bureaucracy at work 
>
>  I don't mind this - the movie isn't being suppressed.   The FCC has only
> declined to pre-approve viewing on public airwaves.
>
> - The movie is still available at the video store
> - It  will be carried on cable channels some time in the future.
>
> I would argue that showing the movie on the public airwaves cheapens it.
> It portrays the full horrors of D-Day without toning them down.   When
> aired on a commercial station the beach scenes will be interrupted while
> you watch commercials for Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Teflon.
>
>   There ought to be any number of other movies that honor veterans'
> service that are more suitable to viewing with children.
>

The movie is shown with a disclaimer. Public airwaves should be able to
encompass a wide range of tastes and views and not be subjected to the whim
of those who are offended by every little bit of life

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