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« on: November 28, 2004, 08:28:57 PM »
« edited: November 28, 2004, 08:31:40 PM by Philip »
The "Fairness Doctrine" is a direct infringement upon free speech.

The air waves are not owned by the people. Individuals have the right to the benefits of broadcasting. There has to be licensing and order, but government should stay out of the content.
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A18
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« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2004, 08:37:20 PM »
« Edited: November 28, 2004, 08:38:57 PM by Philip »
Hearing one guy's opinion and having him tell you how to vote are two very different things. Was my reading your post an example of you telling me what to think? Talk radio is a giant conversation, much like this forum.

The direct suppression of political speech would have been an outrage. A Supreme Court challenge would have been the next course of action.
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A18
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« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2004, 08:44:36 PM »
Well, I did post. I don't think they would have gotten away with it. I think the Supreme Court would have struck it down.
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A18
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« Reply #3 on: November 28, 2004, 08:57:49 PM »
Since we're really just talking about one guy here, how many listeners did Rush have after his first four years?
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« Reply #4 on: November 28, 2004, 09:13:46 PM »
Then I imagine there would be a huge backlash.
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