Keep the Airwaves Free of the Fairness DoctrinePosted by Kevin on January 14th, 2009
Leading Democrats are pushing to restore the “Fairness Doctrine” - an antiquated idea which would effectively silence critics of the government. This blatant attempt to quash those who disagree with the Democrats should offend all who cherish their First Amendment right to Freedom of Speech. The right to speak one’s mind is diminished - and effectively silenced - if it cannot find a voice on the radio, television, or the internet. The American people should not have to get approval from bureaucrats in Washington before they speak their mind on any given issue. Republicans in the Congress agree with that sentiment - and have The bill, introduced January 7, 2009, by Congressman Mike Pence (R-IN), chairman of the House Republican Conference, Congressman Greg Walden (R-OR), Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC), chairman of the Senate Steering Committee, and Senator John Thune (R-SD), Vice Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference, would prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from reinstating the Fairness Doctrine, which would suppress free speech by requiring the government to monitor political views and decide what constitutes fair political discourse. The Pence-Walden bill in the House already has over 100 cosponsors including Republican Leader Boehner. Links for June 17, 2008Posted by GOP Leader Press Office on June 17th, 2008
67% Support Offshore Drilling, 64% Expect it Will Lower Prices (Rasmussen Report)
EDITORIAL: ‘Fairness’ is censorship (Washington Times)
Two GOP Lawmakers Switch Support for Expanded Alaska Drilling (Fox News)
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