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But even that view is out of date, because the definition of “media” commonly used in judging these matters is faulty. And that’s why you are beginning to hear liberals and Democrats make a new argument. ” A couple of weeks back [on November 5, 2002], Senate Democratic Leader Tom Daschle lashed out at radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh. ” Note the response of the so-called liberal media. ” Limbaugh was invited for lengthy and respectful interviews. . 50 MILLION RIGHT-WING PUNDITS CAN’T BE WRONG!

That generally accepted principle was reflected in a rule known as the Fairness Doctrine. The rule, formally adopted by the Federal Communications Commission in 1949, required all broadcasters to devote a reasonable amount of time to the discussion of controversial matters of public interest. It further required broadcasters to air contrasting points of view regarding those matters. The Fairness Doctrine arose from the idea imbedded in the First Amendment that the wide dissemination of information from diverse and even antagonistic sources is essential to the public welfare and to a healthy democracy.

The opinion of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals took note of the commission’s intention to undercut the Fairness Doctrine: “Here, however, the Commission itself has already largely undermined the legitimacy of its own rule. The FCC has issued a formal report that eviscerates the rationale for its regulations. The agency has deliberately cast grave legal doubt on the fairness doctrine. . ” The court was essentially compelled to send the case back to the FCC for further proceedings, and the commission used that opportunity to repeal the Fairness Doctrine.

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