Fairness Doctrine - Nov. 18

I am concerned over that fact that many so-called liberals in Congress, and even some liberal radio talk show hosts, have expressed support for the so-called Fairness Doctrine. If this doctrine becomes law, it would mean that Federal Government officials would get to decide what opinions are to be expressed on the radio and when. This would essentially mark the end of free speech in America.

Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reed, both liberal Democrats, have expressed support for this doctrine. New York Senator Charles Schumer, in his support of the Fairness Doctrine, has compared conservative radio to pornography in his argument that the government should regulate it.

Whether you are a conservative or a liberal, ask yourself whether you want the Federal Government to decide what opinions go over the airwaves. If you disagree with a conservative talk show host you are free to call in to the program and challenge that opinion it by taking on the host. I know of no major radio host, liberal or conservative, that would bar opposing opinions.

This is a much better approach than having a government agent essentially sitting in the studio and monitoring the conversation. Remember, if they come for the conservative today they will come for you tomorrow.