PSCI 3303 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Federal Communications Commission, Pacifica Foundation, Stolen Valor

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George carlin was a satiric humorist vs. the. Fcc"s regulation of indecent language on radio and television. He had a 12 minute monologue on stage about the words you couldn"t say on public airwaves. Then a new york radio station aired the program, owned by pacifica. A man driving with his son filed on a complaint to the commission about the program. They say carlin is a social satirist and they mentioned a warning in the beginning of the broadcast. Matthew fraser delivered a speech about nominating a fellow student for student elective office. He referred to his candidate in terms of an elaborate, graphic sexual metaphor. Alvarez said he was a marine of 25 years, retired in 2001 and was awarded the. But he was never even in the military. Valor act of 2005 makes it a crime to falsely claim receipt of military decorations or medals. He was charged in california for two counts against the 2005 law.