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H.R. 2905, The Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007
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Marjorie
The Fairness Doctrine was a United States FCC regulation requiring broadcast licensees to present controversial issues of public importance in an honest, equitable and balanced manner.
Combine the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine with the emergence of the Murdoch/Clear Channel/Sinclair media monopoly and you have the makings of an immense propaganda machine. When Fox news pays its reporters to lie about a news story that would hurt one of its advertisers and our courts uphold their right to lie, we are in serious trouble. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axU9ngbTxKw
Boyd
Wow... talk about a piece of legislation with an ironic title. So while the FCC is more than welcome to fine broadcasters when it airs "indecent" or "obscene" material, it CAN NOT ask for equal time to present multiple sides of an issue? I'm not for the Fairness Doctrine--but I am against the FCC's wanton violations of the First Amendment in the name of "protecting children". I think anyone who argues for the Fairness Doctrine must also be for the FCC's ability to fine broadcasters, while anyone who argues against the Fairness Doctrine must likewise argue against the FCC's ability to fine. You'll rarely find anyone supporting both--it's entirely one or the other. And all are hypocrites who do.
CAC
This is a very important legislation. The "Fairness" Doctrine is anything but & must be stopped forever because it FORCES broadcasters to aire material, AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE, even if they cannot sell advertising to support it & ratings are 0.
Our taxes support Public Broadcasting System & National Public Radio.
Our taxes are not given to other broadcasters. If they don't take Tax Payer money then the govt cannot tell them they have to carry "equal/fair" broadcasts.
Do you really think PBS/NPR will start broadcasting conservative or Christian programs?
Do you think PBS/NPR will stop broadcasting shows promoting unpopular beliefs/interests?
If your view is unpopular, there's a reason. You cannot force people listen to your unpopular view. To do so is a communist tactic.
Jean
Broadcasters shud carry what listeners want. We hav a Constitutional right to free speech. Freedom means you can say it but I dont have to listen & my station doesnt have to broadcast it. If you cant stand competition then you should go home &lick your wounds.
Steve
It is hard to acccept that the government continues to go above and beyond its intended purpose, to server and protect American interest here and abroad. No social programs, no education involment, no forced opinions or ideas in laws and regulations and all the other pork fat and personal involvement it consistently keeps shuffling at us. Unfortunately we are partially the blamce because we voted them in office. We need to be more careful who we vote for!
Jack
The so-called 'Fairness Doctrine' is an attempt by the far-left to hush talk radio, ie Limbaugh, Hannity, Reagan, etc. Furthermore, the FD is a clandestine attempt by the far-left to extinguish Christian TV and radio. Imagine 10-15 years down the road, someone in the FCC deems Christian TV/radio as a controversial political issue(not too hard to imagine it) and a counter anti-christian message has to be presented. 1. Contact your Senators/US Rep and tell them vote for S.1748 and H.R. 2905, deemed THe Broadcaster Freedom Act of 2007. 2. Get out and vote. 3. check out this website: www.ACLJ.ORG to get more info.
tim
FD is crap, its part of the liberal agenda to control freedom of speech.
Rick
Yes, we should be careful who we vote for. The Fairness doctrine is not fair, for either side of the fence. But throughout history it has always been easier to silence opposition by forcing them to defend themselves, wasting the money they have been given by the generous hearts of the taxpayers. Now that we have a voice that is getting stronger, the liberals want to silence it again by re-instating an old piece of legislation that had already been silenced.
Mike
Pelosi is for this then one has no further to look than her agenda for her constituents. One would think that this cold war Orwellian law would have been abolished completely so that it would never see the light of day ever again. Reagan who was an excellent president stoped this back in the 80's. This bill was originally devised to smoke out communists in the 60's. Well I am happy to say we already know who our communists are today. The democratic party. So we no longer need this "Fairness (2nd amendment abolisher) doctrine".
Joan
The citizens of the United States need to take a stand against giving away all the rights the founding fathers fought to give us. This is just one more example of the government trying to pass laws that take away our rights as Americans. Because of a few, the majority are punished here...this is wrong. The majority wants to maintain our right to listen to what we want to hear and not have to give voice to others that want to discredit us and try to push their opinions down our throats. And then to make us pay for it! This is an important issue to take a stand again.
Luke
The "Fairness Doctrine" is another of the many attacks on the freedoms for which our forefathers fought and died. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to see this.... We have people in our own government who are guilty of treason and they should be treated accordingly.
Luke
...that's my opinion...which so far ... I still have the right to express...
Tom Smith
"Fairness Doctrine?" Hmmm, since when is an imposed contrary view at the broadcasters expense fair? Never. So, let's get rid of the falsely titled Fairness Doctrine once and for all. If I want to listen to liberal points of view all I have to do is turn on the tv/cable and watch ABC, NBC, CBS and/or listen to NPR and other out in left field stations. They're out of touch with mainstream conservative America.
mike
The fairness doctrine is a direct affront to the 1st amendent of our constitution and any congress person that supports is is going against their sworn oath to up hold the constitution and should be impeached
brian
Remember when we used to laugh at the Russians when their media only gave one side of the news? The question is is the media responsible for news or entertainment?