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bossradio93 · 09-25-2009, 12:49 AM

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090925/...ela_family_guy

Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy'

1 hr 58 mins ago

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.

Yahoo! News/AP-September 24, 2009

Marvo301 · 09-25-2009, 12:55 AM

Wow I guess Peter Griffin has more to worry about than just the people at the freakin FCC!

jimpickens · 09-25-2009, 02:20 AM

Wonder if this means that Seth McFarland will put aside his left wing politics and take a few jabs at Chavez but I doubt it.

Schmoopie · 09-25-2009, 02:23 AM

Wow, that's the only thing about Family Guy that offends them?

80sTrivia · 09-25-2009, 04:16 AM

Perhaps Stewie needs to pay Chavez a visit?

09-25-2009, 12:49 AM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy' http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090925/...ela_family_guy Venezuela to fine networks that air 'Family Guy' 1 hr 58 mins ago 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. Yahoo! News/AP-September 24, 2009
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09-25-2009, 12:55 AM	#2
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09-25-2009, 02:23 AM	#4
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09-25-2009, 04:16 AM	#5
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09-25-2009, 02:20 AM	#3
jimpickens Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2007 Location: weston,wv Posts: 1,390	Wonder if this means that Seth McFarland will put aside his left wing politics and take a few jabs at Chavez but I doubt it.