A doctrinal battle shapes up
Today's Hill carries Alexander Bolton's story on Republican preparation to do battle against the reimposition of the Fairness Doctrine. Bolton quotes media critic Dick Durbin, who seems to be unaware of news media other than radio:
Democratic leaders say that government has a compelling interest to ensure that listeners are properly informed.I have this old-fashioned attitude that Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of the press.“It’s time to reinstitute the Fairness Doctrine,” said Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). “I have this old-fashioned attitude that when Americans hear both sides of the story, they’re in a better position to make a decision.”
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