ASSAULT: Conservative Talk Radio

Proposed New FCC Rule - 'Fairness Doctrine' in Disguise?

As free speech advocates gear up to oppose revival of the so-called “Fairness Doctrine,” another Orwellian-named government effort to dictate the content of radio and TV news and opinion has been hatched by the Bush administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC). So far, there’s been much less focus on the “localism rule” – even though it would have a similar chilling effect on First Amendment rights.
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Source: DCExaminer.com

Note: It is vitally important to understand the intent of the 'Fairness Doctrine', because it is the intent that will be revived - not the 'Fairness Doctrine' itself. The concept will be reintroduced with a different name. So pay attention to all proposals that affect news reporting and commentary, including talk radio and internet blogging.