Really disappointed tonight....

[Pushed To The Left]

Earlier in the week, I wrote to Barbara Boxer to let her know how much I opposed the "Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act" and urged her to vote against it. I thought that if there was anybody who would stand up for progressives, it was her! This was her response:

Thank you for contacting me regarding the
Broadcast Decency Enforcement Act of 2004. I
appreciate the opportunity to respond to your
comments.

I supported the Act in Committee and will
support its final passage. Like you, I believe
broadcasters have a responsibility to act in the
public interest. There is no place in that
public interest for indecent programming. The
current fine levels are not strong enough to
discourage indecent programming, which is why
this legislation is needed.

As a member of the Senate Commerce,
Science, and Transportation Committee, I will
continue to monitor any decisions regarding
broadcast content closely and remain vigilant in
protecting our airwaves from indecent
programming.

Thank you again for contacting me. I look
forward to hearing from you in the future.




Sincerely,


Barbara Boxer
United States Senator

I will still support the Democratic Party, because they are in the best decision to knock out the right wing. But their response to this issue has really disappointed me.