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Sunday, July 20, 2008

The Unfairness of the Fairness Doctrine

The fairness doctrine would bring anything but fairness to the airwaves. The original intent of the regulation was to give conflicting points of views equal air time. It was done away with, thanks to President Reagan and the FCC in 1987. The FCC realized that it failed to encourage discussions of issues of importance. I am sure there must have been some 1st Amendment issues too.

Supporters of the doctrine say that the vast majority of talk radio shows only provide one side of most issues and thus the need for federal regulation. Wrong, while it is true that conservative talk radio dominates the airwaves, there is nothing stopping liberal talk shows from being aired, other than the fact there is not a market for them because of the lack of an intelligent message and quality host. There are also many other choices now available to the liberal ears and eyes: The Internet, newspapers, magazines and t.v. There are many more sources now than ever before.

The doctrine puts a ton of power into the FCC's hands. Who will determine what is "Fair"? How will "Fair" be defined? It would give a president or a politician the ability to influence what is being said about them and their job performance. And there is no guarantee that more programs will be broadcast. Most station owners will be in fear of violating the doctrine thus receiving fines that could drive them out of business. So sounds like more cheesy 70's music and Paul Harvey. And Christian radio will become extinct. How is that fair?

The fairness doctrine will bring on government run radio. It, in my opinion, will lead to air wave, print and Internet fairness doctrines. The only views will be that of "The Man" and the end result will be The Belief Doctrine; punishable by incarceration in a thought reprogramming detention center.

He Wants To Be A Modesto City Councilman

Robert Stanford hopes to represent Modesto citizens someday. But his future opponents need to be aware; if you use his own words against him he will threaten to silence you by contacting your employer. I do not even live in Modesto and he has made this threat against me. I have collected many of his written words and posted them as an attempt to show he would not be a good council member. I have family in Modesto and would not want them to have him as a council member.
Robert made himself a public figure when he ran for a council seat awhile back. His veiws are out there for all the public to see. So using his words to build a case against electing him is fair. I highlighted the lowlights.
Here is his post/threat directed at me. Enjoy!

Stanford4Modesto Says:
First - don't belileve everything you read or hear from me or anyone else.
Second - liberal/conservative what's the difference? None - except when you fill out your ballot.
Some of the kindest hearts I know spew hate like JHeaton about "illegals" but will do anything in the world to help them out.
Of course I don't think JHeaton falls into that category.
Go ahead and collect those quotes JHeaton - I'm collecting my own - remember, I know your name and where you work - maybe I can get on my Jew tri-cycle one day and let people know what's going on in this not too secret underground life of yours.
If Activist1 can call Gmaudlin's work and try and get him fired, then maybe I can do the same to you.
Come and get me big boy - just don't exert yourself too much or you might make my job around here a weeeee bit easier.
Robert Stanford