The U.S. Congress on Wednesday sent President George W. Bush a bill to boost fines tenfold to $325,000 on broadcast television and radio stations that violate decency standards, a victory for conservative groups.

The legislation, which Bush is expected to sign, caps fines at $3 million for continuing violations. The House approved it by a 379 to 35 vote on Wednesday, while the Senate passed the measure by unanimous consent last month.

[ This is one of those things that both the Dems and Repubs get completely wrong. I can't fucking understand why this is considered such an important issue. It's just plain not. I think lying is 1000000 times more offensive than the word "fuck". Are we gonna fine people for lying?

What shite. -k]