Yes, the decision the affiliates gave for not running the movie was the extreme violence and adult language that wasn't being bleeped.
I saw their move as a direct challenge to the FCC, and the FCC certainly needs to be challenged on this bullshit censorship on the networks. A brilliant strategic move on the part of the afffiliates that struck right at the heart of right wing hypocrisy.
Even better than a poke in the eye with a pointed stick!