Fairness Doctrine

Girshwin · 09-22-2008, 11:41 PM

There's a bill floating around which would introduce the so-called "Fairness Doctrine", which would force radio broadcasters to give equal time to opposing viewpoints on their shows. The speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi, apparently supports the bill, as do a number of other Democrats. Barack Obama doesn't. The idea is to limit talk radio, which is overwhelmingly conservative.

This idea has been very well publicized, mostly by conservatives as a campaign issue. I think the "Fairness Doctrine" is so ridiculously incompatible with the American free speech tradition that it's a no-brainer. And, I don't actually know anyone in real life -liberal, moderate, or conservative- who supports the bill. However, apparently many congressional Democrats do.

Gold Jumpa · 09-23-2008, 12:14 AM

But I thought that BO was the most liberal senator in history. Just like John Kerry....

He must be supporting it too.

Ace of Spades09 · 09-23-2008, 01:53 AM

That's ridiculous. If it was passed, would there be one for newspapers and magazines too? Why don't the Democrats make their own radio shows?

sixers · 09-23-2008, 02:38 AM

How could it be passed? Isn't it unconstitutional?

Flash Demon · 09-23-2008, 03:10 AM

Yeah, it is unconstitutional. Breaks the first amendment...right to free speech/free press.

Bl00d · 09-23-2008, 03:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Girshwin

There's a bill floating around which would introduce the so-called "Fairness Doctrine", which would force radio broadcasters to give equal time to opposing viewpoints on their shows. The speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi, apparently supports the bill, as do a number of other Democrats. Barack Obama doesn't. The idea is to limit talk radio, which is overwhelmingly conservative.

This idea has been very well publicized, mostly by conservatives as a campaign issue. I think the "Fairness Doctrine" is so ridiculously incompatible with the American free speech tradition that it's a no-brainer. And, I don't actually know anyone in real life -liberal, moderate, or conservative- who supports the bill. However, apparently many congressional Democrats do.

I heard of this, but it is not to serious. Complete violation of first amendment, even though I would like to hear someone other then ingram, limbaugh, levin, hannity, and the rest.

Gypsy · 09-23-2008, 04:02 AM

Haha, Rush would overdose on morphine. It isn't going to happen though.

shatterstar · 09-23-2008, 06:15 AM

it may be unconsTITutional but it is politically correct, which is more important.

Congar · 09-23-2008, 06:47 AM

Micheal Savage will not stand for this outrage!!!oneone11

Girshwin · 09-25-2008, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Bl00d

I heard of this, but it is not to serious. Complete violation of first amendment, even though I would like to hear someone other then ingram, limbaugh, levin, hannity, and the rest.

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Originally Posted by Flash Demon

Yeah, it is unconstitutional. Breaks the first amendment...right to free speech/free press.

Well, it was law until the Reagan administration repealed it.

09-22-2008, 11:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
Girshwin White and Nerdy Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,663	Fairness Doctrine There's a bill floating around which would introduce the so-called "Fairness Doctrine", which would force radio broadcasters to give equal time to opposing viewpoints on their shows. The speaker of the house, Nancy Pelosi, apparently supports the bill, as do a number of other Democrats. Barack Obama doesn't. The idea is to limit talk radio, which is overwhelmingly conservative. This idea has been very well publicized, mostly by conservatives as a campaign issue. I think the "Fairness Doctrine" is so ridiculously incompatible with the American free speech tradition that it's a no-brainer. And, I don't actually know anyone in real life -liberal, moderate, or conservative- who supports the bill. However, apparently many congressional Democrats do. __________________ You cannot diplomotize with terrorists. -Solomon's Revenge

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Gold Jumpa Straight Talker Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 567	But I thought that BO was the most liberal senator in history. Just like John Kerry.... He must be supporting it too. __________________

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Ace of Spades09 Eschewing Obfuscation Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I'm in a glass case of emotion! Posts: 1,363	That's ridiculous. If it was passed, would there be one for newspapers and magazines too? Why don't the Democrats make their own radio shows? __________________

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sixers lalalalalala Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: drunk on dreams Posts: 6,666	How could it be passed? Isn't it unconstitutional? __________________ help me kill my time

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Flash Demon LF Mod + President Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 12,391	Yeah, it is unconstitutional. Breaks the first amendment...right to free speech/free press. __________________

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Gypsy Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 0	Haha, Rush would overdose on morphine. It isn't going to happen though.

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shatterstar Reprimanded Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 1,593	it may be unconsTITutional but it is politically correct, which is more important. __________________

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Congar Banned Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 0	Micheal Savage will not stand for this outrage!!!oneone11

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