They have a franchise, and what Congress giveth, Congress can taketh away. However, the fact remains that a television license is a privilege, and along with that privilege comes responsibility. The TV and motion picture industries cannot dodge these responsibilities by hiding behind the First Amendment. In other words, censor yourselves, or we'll jerk your licenses. You have until December 1 to do something.
Television violence is a centrist issue.
Although the lead censors are liberal Democrats, they have allies across the political spectrum. And no wonder. That is a statement by someone who does not watch television. These shows never show gore. They always emphasize the tragedy of violence, particularly violent death.