by Victor Davis Hanson, The Washington Times: Sen. Dianne Feinstein, California Democrat, caused a stir recently when she criticized talk radio for its role in stopping the recent immigration bill. Talk radio, she lectured, "pushes people to... extreme views without a lot of information."Mrs. Feinstein then suggested it might be time to bring back the "Fairness Doctrine, repealed in 1987, that mandated private radio stations devote time to all points of view in discussions of controversial topics. Unfortunately, Mrs. Feinstein chose Orwellian logic: "I remember when there was a fairness doctrine, and I think there was much more serious correct reporting to people." One wonders what Mrs. Feinstein meant by "correct." Correct to whom? Democratic senators, a government auditor or New York Times editors? Aside from the central issue of stifling free speech, there are a number of things wrong with Mrs. Feinstein's desire to have the government arbitrate what is "fair" and "correct" on your car radio . . . [Read More]Tags: Dianne Feinstein, fairness doctrine, free speech, talk radio To share or post to your site, click on "Post Link". Please mention / link to the ARRA News Service. Thanks!
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