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Re:The Story of Wanz, 51-Year-Old Breakout Singer on "Thrift... by jbuzbee on Sunday February 17, 2013 @06:23PM (#5237206)
> Yes, in Europe we're mostly treated like adults.

Mostly. But in many European countries, instead of fines you'll face jail-time if you broadcast words that have been deemed unacceptable by the government. For example:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hate_speech#Germany

While in the US, adults are expected to recognize and counter those obnoxious and hurtful words with rejection, education and civil discourse.

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Re:The Story of Wanz, 51-Year-Old Breakout Singer on "Thrift... by coldtea on Monday February 18, 2013 @10:00AM (#5238538)
Well, for Germans it's ok to NOT be treated as adults, because last time they played the grown ups they killed around 20+ million people.

I'd say, though, that there are far more words you cannot broadcast in the US, free speech and all. If not because of law, then because either the networks wont let you or because some people will "crucify" you.

I remember some years ago there was a huge brouhaha even because Janet Jackson showed some tit on a live show...

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