Reply #122: I disagree that Regulation of speech isn't the problem but the rest I do agree. [View All]

I've read (can't find the link right now) that there are places in the deep south or should I say 'the bible belt' that actually blocks certain shows from the public! They are over stepping their bounds, IMHO and I want that to stop ASAP! The Fairness Doctrine could help put an end to that censorship and as far as; "encourage a diversity of opinions that can discuss issues on both a national and a local issue" That's the ISSUE!! They are NOT doing that on the local or national level. We need the Fairness Doctrine back asap! If it wasn't for the internet, I suspect this elections outcome would have been quite different. 'The people' are NOT getting diverse viewpoints on TV or on radio. Not everyone has cable TV and with the economy, even less people will be able to subscribe to it and along with that goes the lack of access to the internet, especially in the poorer farm belt area's of the country and in poor urban area's as well. Not everyone has a computer or access to one either. I don't want to 'rely' on the judgement of TV/Radio station managers to provide diverse or what they perceive as diverse opinions. I want them to HAVE to do it! The airwaves are owned by us, the public and it should be regulated. Bring the Fairness Doctrine back. If it is as fair as you seem to claim, then what's the problem? Then it would mean they wouldn't have to do a thing different, wouldn't it? I mean, if they're so fair now, then they have nothing to worry about.