The unfair "Fairness Doctrine" Returns

2-17-09 Sounds like Henry Waxman, Democratic Representative from L.A. intends to push a form of the Fairness Doctrine through congress by calling it something less inflammatory and tying it to initial and renewal of broadcast licenses. He is said to be considering a law to require TV and radio to establish "advisory boards" to act as fairness watchdogs with complaints of unfairness considered in licensure decisions.
Waxman is also said to be considering legislation to force conservative Internet sites to link to liberal sites. He is also reported to be looking into content of Internet radio and conservative Internet sites. Funding in the stimulus package for extending broadband networks to rural areas may be the point of entry for controlling Internet content.
The liberal think tank Center for American Progress, and MoveOn.org, have published studies of Internet content and are reported to be mobilizing for a Supreme Court battle with conservative radio, TV and online groups. The Supreme Court has repeatedly struck down attempts to control Internet content, but as has recently become evident, the Supreme Court may no longer be a non-political entity to enforce Constitutional guarantees.
Isn’t it interesting that a liberal from L.A. where the media constantly pushes the envelope of free speech with obscenities and sexual perversion now fights against free speech for conservatives.