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| May 10, 2008 |
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Self-censorship after the fines
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RECENTLY, MediaCorp TV Channel 5 was fined $15,000 for airing a show that depicted a gay couple and their baby in a way that 'promotes a gay lifestyle'. Prior to that, cable TV operator StarHub Cable Vision was fined $10,000 for broadcasting an advertisement featuring lesbian kissing.
Is it any wonder then that the latest season of Desperate Housewives has not been shown? It is in this season that a new couple moves into the fictional town of Wisteria Lane and it just so happens that the new arrivals consists of a pair of gay men in a committed relationship. So while Season 1 to 3 are all right, Season 4 is now not going to be shown because of this new character line-up.
Is it any wonder then that the ratings for Channel 5 has been dismal for the past few years?
Madison Chua
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