SoCalDem
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Wed Feb-13-08 02:44 PM
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The Fairness Doctrine ( a primer for the youngsters who never experienced it) |
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This link takes you to a very good explanation of what it was, why we had it, why we lost it, and why we need it back...ASAP.. http://www.museum.tv/archives/etv/F/htmlF/fairnessdoct/fairnessdoct.htm
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PoiBoy
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Wed Feb-13-08 03:28 PM
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1. Very good information here... |
DangerDave921
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Wed Feb-13-08 04:11 PM
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Sorry, I just can't abide by coerced "equal" time.
Should DU be required to allow RW'ers to post? Should Air America be required to air Rush's show 3 hours a day? Should MSNBC have to show O'Reilly?
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Wed Feb-13-08 04:25 PM
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3. As the article said... |
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many controversial subjects were avoided because of the doctrine. I suspect, since they are avoiding controversy now, things would get much worse if the doctrine were revived.
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Wed Feb-13-08 04:27 PM
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4. Agreed. This idea needs to be permanently dismissed. |
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