Venezuela's New Social Responsibility Law

[Judi Lynn]

Venezuela's New Social Responsibility Law
Submitted by Stephen Lendman on Sat, 2011-03-26 08:44 Media

Venezuela's New Social Responsibility Law - by Stephen Lendman

On December 20, Venezuela's National Assembly (AN) passed a new Law of Social Responsibility in Radio, Television and Digital Media. Contrary to harsh criticism, it doesn't impose censorship. It expands on existing legislation to promote responsible programming, including online. More on it below.

Whatever socially responsible laws the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) led government passes, unfair criticism follows.

On December 20, Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow in Residence Joel D. Hirst called it an "attack on freedom of speech," saying:

It "place(s) severe restrictions on the Internet, centralizing access under the control of a government server. They require the airwaves as a 'public good' and set in place harsh penalties for arcane and obtuse violations of the law."

False, like more examples below.

More:
http://warisacrime.org/content/venezuelas-new-social-responsibility-law

[joshcryer]

1. Wow, I can spot one glaring contridiction, and I just skimmed it.

Whoever the propagandists are they aren't free thinking, imo.

[Judi Lynn]

2. Feel free to explain where the problems are. n/t

[joshcryer]

3. I'll let you take a gander:

Besides "radio and television, Internet media are added as subject to regulation, (not to) limit web sites or services available, (but) to ensure the responsible use of this important tool. Currently, the law provides for sanctions against those who use the Internet to incite hate, criminal activity, war propaganda, alterations in public order, homicide; or advocate to disobey constitutional authority." The new law also requires broadcast "of at least 50% of nationally-produced television programming during prime time hours."

Which one of these "sanctions against those" isn't even remotely comparable to Section 2384 of US code?