Indecency legislation stalled in U.S. Senate

Did you know that the four major television networks have declared war on decency by suing the FCC for the right to air profanity and nudity at any time of day? We do have a counter attack but the Protecting Children from Indecent Programming Act (S. 1780) is currently stalled in the U.S. Senate. The Act (S. 1780) would reaffirm Congress' support for vigorous enforcement of the existing broadcast decency laws and the importance of protecting the public airwaves from indecent content.

In order to ensure the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) ability to fine broadcasters over "fleeting" instances of profanity or nudity, S. 1780 needs to be voted on by the full Senate. If S. 1780 does not pass, the Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act passed two years ago will be rendered essentially meaningless.

Recently, the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia threw out a $550,000 indecency fine levied against CBS for the infamous 2004 Super Bowl "wardrobe malfunction." CBS also allowed profanity during Big Brother 10, which airs during prime time.

We are in a pivotal time regarding the ownership of America's broadcast airwaves. The law says these airwaves belong to the American people, but the networks are trying to take them over and turn them into a toxic sewer. Now is the time to fight back!

Urgent: call your senators to urge Sen. Reid to schedule a vote for S. 1780

Click Here to get the telephone numbers for your senators at their district offices along with suggested talking points for your calls. Ask your senators to urge Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., to schedule a vote for S. 1780.

Source: AFA Action Alert, August 22, 2008

Message from the Law Enforcement Network

For those of you who like to grill it up during the summer, here's a safety announcement you should be aware of. Please put this information out to all personnel. 

For those of you who exchange your propane tanks, this is something you definitely need to be aware of, especially in light of the recent news of Meth labs in our area.  Meth cooks are getting propane tanks from exchanges at Wal-Mart, Kroger, etc. and emptying them of the propane.  Then, they are filling them with anhydrous ammonia (which they now have a recipe for by the way).  After they are finished with them, they return them to the store. They are then refilled with propane and sent back for you and me to buy.

Anhydrous ammonia is very corrosive and weakens the structure of the tank. It can be very dangerous when mixed with propane and hooked up to our grills and such. You should inspect the propane tank for any blue or greenish residue around the valve areas.  If it is present, refuse to purchase that tank.

Information online:

National Propane Gas Association

Anhydrous ammonia and propane cylinders Safety Alert

Propane and Suffering (snopes report)

Editor's note: When checking out this warning, information found indicates that this warning originated in 2002. Therefore, the editor of this publication cannot guarantee the accuracy and timeliness of the information. Research for yourself and take precautions as needed.

As the old saying goes: Better safe, than sorry.