This practice seems to be getting to be a habit with the PTC, since companies are starting to realize that Bozell is largely a bag of wind who represents no one, and are somewhat less ready to jump when he tells them to do so. Take the time to contact these two companies, and ask them to provide you with written documentation regarding this matter.
Violence sells and money talks.
However, by directing the Federal Communications Commission to define both violent programming and the 'safe harbor' time period, this bill takes the first step toward protecting America's children from excessive and gratuitous violence on television. The proposed legislation would direct the FCC to determine whether the TV industry's voluntary rating system and V-chip technology are doing their job. Broadcasters, needless to say, disagreed. We think the V-chip solution coupled with the ratings system is serving American parents well. Readers can contact the sponsors of this legislation, and let them know what you think.