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Can we, at the very least, all agree that the Fairness Doctrine is a really bad idea??? -- (link)

Posted by Candidate Vermin (aka Dr.Vermin) Nov 4 '08, 11:03

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Surely we can at least all come together on this. (thehill.com)

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wonder what it has to do with fairness? -- nm - DaneDukeNuuk Nov 4, 11:09
Schumer is a moron. - znufrii Nov 4, 11:08
Yes, it is a bad idea. That's one of the areas where the market balances itself. -- nm - celedhrymandias Nov 4, 11:07
For cable TV, satellite TV, cell phone, and other fully private media, it's absolutely a bad idea. - ReluctantCynic Nov 4, 11:07 5
- Forcibly pigeonholing all issues into two government-defined perspectives isn't in "the public interest". - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 11:16 1
  - I agree, actually. It's not an ideal solution, but it's better than nothing. - ReluctantCynic Nov 4, 14:44
- Define "buy the rights to the airwaves". They already pay to have the right to broadcaset on a specific frequency. -- nm - Ender Nov 4, 11:13 2
  - Broadcast stations do not participate in spectrum auctions like cell phone companies, satellite TV networks, and other companies. Yes ... - ReluctantCynic Nov 4, 11:20 1
    - How would "buying the spectrum" lead to "investing in developing their own resource"? - Ender Nov 4, 11:26
that thing is moronic....nm - x Nov 4, 11:06
Yes...provided the FTC can fine stations that advertise as "fair and balanced" or "unbiased" when they aren't...for deceptive advertising - The Calico Cat Coalition Nov 4, 11:06 1
- /sues The Best Damn Sports Show Period for fraud. - Candidate Vermin Nov 4, 11:09
I can agree with that. I wish people would seek out varying points of view but don't think we should legislate it. -- nm - Dano Nov 4, 11:05
I suppose you want porn shown in Kindergartens too?!?!?!?!?! -- nm - Chuck Schumer Nov 4, 11:04

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