What flaw did the U.S. Supreme Court find in the 1996 Communication Decency Act?

A) the impossibility of denying questionable material to children without restricting freedom of speech for adults
B) The law failed to win joint support of both Republicans and Democrats.
C)It was unbalanced because it didn't apply the same standards to printed media.
D) Cable channels were not included.

Answer: A

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