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June 4, 2007 Rick Chessen at (202) 418-2000
COMMISSIONER COPPS DISAPPOINTED IN 
COURT DECISION ON INDECENCY COMPLAINTS
Washington, D.C.—In response to the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision 
regarding the FCC’s enforcement of certain indecency complaints, Commissioner Michael J. 
Copps issued the following statement:
“This decision is disappointing to me and to millions of parents and concerned 
citizens across the land.  But it doesn't change the FCC's legal obligation to 
enforce the indecency statute. So any broadcaster who sees this decision as a 
green light to send more gratuitous sex and violence into our homes would be 
making a huge mistake.  The FCC has a duty to find a way to breathe life into the 
laws that protect our kids. That may entail an appeal of this decision.  Certainly it 
includes strong enforcement action of the many indecency complaints before us 
that are untouched by today's decision.  Enforcing the laws against indecency, 
profanity and obscenity must remain a Commission priority—America's families 
and children expect and deserve no less.”
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