There is a bigger story here. Chavez shut down most of the tv and radio networks there as he tries to turn himself into Mussolini. Family Guy is just the tip of the iceberg.
On Fri, Sep 25, 2009 at 2:00 PM, Martin Baxter <truthseeker...@hotmail.com>wrote: > > > Philistines. > > "If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in > bloody hell hired the director?" -- Charles L Grant > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik > > > > > ------------------------------ > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net > Date: Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:44:04 +0000 > Subject: [scifinoir2] Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy' > > > > [The Associated Press] > > Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy' > > The Associated Press > > CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan authorities plan to impose fines on cable > television companies that refuse to stop airing the animated television > series "Family Guy." > Justice Minister Tareck El Aissami says the program should be pulled from > the airwaves because it promotes the use of marijuana. > El Aissami was outraged by a recent episode in which the show's characters > started a campaign to legalize marijuana. > He said Thursday that cable networks that broadcast "Family Guy" would be > fined by Venezuela's telecommunications regulator if they refuse to dump the > program. > The government of President Hugo Chavez is preparing to impose new > regulations on cable television. Among other rules, cable providers could be > forced to carry Chavez's frequent speeches. > > > ------------------------------ > Lauren found her dream laptop. Find the PC that’s right for > you.<http://www.microsoft.com/windows/choosepc/?ocid=ftp_val_wl_290> > > > -- Bringing diversity to perversity for 9 years! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mahogany_pleasures_of_darkness/
