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Originally posted by 12m8keall2c
reply to post by nyk537
No matter their Network of choice, they're assured equal exposure to all sides, voices, and opinions - better able to form their own. (?)
Originally posted by BomSquad
The problem is, who gets to decide what sides get to be heard in the first place? Not every issue has only 2 sides. How many different opinions get to be heard? Who decides what opinions are valid enough to get airtime and which ones are not?
The fairness doctrine sounds good in theory, but there is no way to enforce it fairly to all parties concerned.
[edited for spelling]
[edit on 8-9-2008 by BomSquad]
Originally posted by BomSquad
The fairness doctrine sounds good in theory, but there is no way to enforce it fairly to all parties concerned.
Originally posted by BomSquad
The problem is, who gets to decide what sides get to be heard in the first place? Not every issue has only 2 sides. How many different opinions get to be heard? Who decides what opinions are valid enough to get airtime and which ones are not?
The fairness doctrine sounds good in theory, but there is no way to enforce it fairly to all parties concerned.