Streetwise Streetwise (November 03, 2004)

Should the FCC be able to regulate Howard Stern when he moves to satellite radio in 2006?
Question and interviews by Tony Burchyns. Photographs by Carien Veldpape-Heithoff. Asked at Johnson Park in Palo Alto.

David Peterson
Surgeon
West Bayshore Road
"No. It would infringe on freedom of speech. I see satellite radio more in line with cable - anything goes."

Luis Perez
City of Palo Alto Department of Public Works
La Honda
"Yes. I don't see any difference between satellite and broadcast. Some regulation is needed. Howard Stern is a moral reprobate."

Chris Pappalardo
Chef
22nd Avenue, San Francisco
"No. I don't think there should be any censorship. If people want to censor their kids, they should do it themselves."

Laurie Dingler
Fulltime stay-at-home mom
9th Avenue, Menlo Park
"No - no more than it regulates HBO or Showtime. If people pay for the service, they should be able to be exposed to whatever content they are paying for. But I am in favor of having warnings for shows with adult content."

Ann Hutchinson
Fulltime stay-at-home mom
Waverly Street, Menlo Park
"No. I don't think he should be regulated. He's a pretty funny guy."

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