'No-holds-barred' Barrett. Commissioner says FCC has no business regulating content. (Federal Communications Commissioner Andrew Barrett) (Brief Article)

Broadcasting & Cable, January, 1995 by Stern, Christopher

Andrew Barrett took the lead last week as three FCC commissioners and the chief of the NTIA fielded questions on telecommunications policy. From multiple ownership to TV violence Barrett left no doubt as to where he stood. "I don't think the government ought to be going around telling people what ought to go into their house," Barrett told an appreciative audience at the joint INTV/opening NATPE session.

"The question is: Has there been a reduction in demand for violence?" said Barrett, adding, "People show and produce what people want." Barrett's position appeared to be at odds with that of other panel members, including commissioners Rachelle Chong and Susan Ness. When asked if she had noticed any reduction in television violence during the past...

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