tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post7757464154265604122..comments2024-03-13T21:26:03.011-07:00Comments on Right on the Left Coast: Views From a Conservative Teacher: Fred Thompson On The So-Called Fairness DoctrineDarrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15730642770935985796noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-45276868416037368132007-10-10T15:47:00.000-07:002007-10-10T15:47:00.000-07:00I do some consulting work with the NAB, and as Sen...I do some consulting work with the NAB, and as Sen. Thompson notes, the public has more choices than ever when it comes to where and how we get our information, and with those countless outlets comes a diversity of voice and opinion greater than any other time in history. At this point, reinstating the so-called Fairness Doctrine would be a giant step backwards. In its original incarnation, the Fairness Doctrine only served to limit discussion and debate, as broadcasters shunned issue based programming due to the threat of fines and penalties. Instead of hearing both sides of an issue, the public heard no sides of an issue and were generally less informed because of it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-79199632420626092042007-10-09T20:32:00.000-07:002007-10-09T20:32:00.000-07:00Fred 08.......Fred 08.......Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10348701.post-67837474842012772382007-10-09T18:38:00.000-07:002007-10-09T18:38:00.000-07:00I noticed Michael Savage has come out in support o...I noticed Michael Savage has come out in support of him. I don't know if that will help or hurt. I hope it isn't too late. I think he's the only true conservative in there.Ellen Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02845981491726296767noreply@blogger.com