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Doremus

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Wed Feb-18-09 01:17 PM
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72. The Fairness Doctrine served this nation well for much of the 20th century.

It did not deter free speech. It deterred propaganda from flowing unfettered on OUR airwaves.

When it was repealed in the 80s, the free market did NOT self-regulate (surprise! :eyes:). The media imploded into a 24/7 ideological monolith that is the antithesis of its original purpose as the Fourth Estate.

As with finance, common-sense regulation of the media is not only in our best interests, it's crucial to our Democracy.

Why in hell Democrats would support a failed Ronald Reagan policy is a question I'm still waiting for someone to answer.

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