The speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi made it clear that she intends to make sure the so called "Fairness Doctrine," which a liberal administration could use to silence conservative and religious radio talk show hosts and much of the new alternative media, will be safe.
A bill by Rep. Mike Pence (R.-Ind.) to outlaw the “Fairness Doctrine” will not see the light of day in Congress during ’08 according the Queen Pelosi. Heaven forbid they take a vote.
In ruling out a vote on Pence’s proposed Broadcaster's Freedom Act, Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D.-CA.) also signaled her strong support for revival of the “Fairness Doctrine” -- which would require radio station owners to provide equal time to radio commentary when it is requested.
What's the problem with that you ask? The “Fairness Doctrine,” which was ended under the Reagan Administration, would put a major burden on radio stations. If any host said something the other side doesn't like, station would have to let that opposing party have the mic.
So a pastor says on the air the Bible teaches homosexuality is wrong. A gay rights group could demand and be entitled to an equal amount of time on that station.
Rather than engage in the costly practice of providing that time many stations would simply not carry anything that would have opposition. So say farewell to the likes of Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and almost all Christian talk shows who are likely to generate demands for equal time. Stations would go broke just airing opposition.
This issue is still a bit under the radar and that where the supports like it. Pay attention folks. This is a big one!
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