Forum (Forum & Focus)
Oct. 24, 2008
What's Fair About a One-Sided Info Blitz?
Broadcasters’ refusal to provide under-funded campaigns free response time since the repeal of the Fairness Doctrine increases the amount of one-sided information voters receive, writes Roy Ulrich. - Forum column
FORUM COLUMN
By Roy Ulrich One of the lesser-known tragedies of the Reagan era was the Federal Communication Commission's decision to abolish the Fairness Doctrine in 1987. That's the doctrine that used to require radio and television stations to air opposing and contrasting views on controversial issues of public importance. In 1992, the FCC expanded its ruling to include ballot measures. The FCC's decision was largely based on the notion...For only $95 a month (the price of 2 article purchases)
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