Backers of the Family and Consumer Choice Act of 2007 claim the law is necessary to help parents control what their kids watch. "In today's culture, parents are
increasingly worried that their children are exposed to obscene, indecent and violent programming," said Rep. Dan Lipinski, D-Ill. "While there is no doubt that parents are the first line of defense
in protecting their kids, clearly they need more help."
Martin endorses the bill, saying it is similar to policies he has already been pushing. "While it may surprise some, I actually agree with many critics of the FCC that parents-not the government-should be the first and last line of defense," Martin said. "But that means that parents must have meaningful choices, and that their choices must have meaningful consequences."
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