The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to abolish the Fairness Doctrine more than two decades ago but it never omitted the language. The rule, implemented following WWII, essentially required broadcasters to provide every point-of-view to controversial discussions on the air. With widespread availability of public opinion offered by more popular media outlets such as the internet and cable television today, this needed to be taken off the books.
I have been in favor of scrapping this outdated doctrine, and am pleased with the FCC's decision to effectively eliminate the language. I believe that we must uphold the First Amendment and ensure that not only broadcasters, but all Americans continue to have the freedom and protection to express themselves. To read the FCC Chairman's remarks about eliminating the Fairness Doctrine click here (on original URL).
http://boozman.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/dr-boozman-s-check-up
