Senator Introduces Bill to Ban Fairness Doctrine

U.S. Senator Jim DeMint, R-SC, is set to introduce a bill in the Senate next week that would prevent the FCC from censoring conservative talk radio. The bill would be an amendment to the D.C. Voting Rights legislation before Congress.

And this is the subject of my column today at Columbia Conservative Examiner.

In that article you will find the reasons why this bill is necessary, along with quotations from Democrats concerning the issue.

I invite you to read it and then pass along the info about the column to your friends, family, and acquaintances. Thank-you.

Breaking Update on Muzzling Conservative Radio

BILL PRESS: Yeah, I mean, look: They have a right to say that. They’ve got a right to express that. But, they should not be the only voices heard. So, is it time to bring back the Fairness Doctrine?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I think it’s absolutely time to pass a standard. Now, whether it’s called the Fairness Standard, whether it’s called something else — I absolutely think it’s time to be bringing accountability to the airwaves. I mean, our new president has talked rightly about accountability and transparency. You know, that we all have to step up and be responsible. And, I think in this case, there needs to be some accountability and standards put in place.

BILL PRESS: Can we count on you to push for some hearings in the United States Senate this year, to bring these owners in and hold them accountable?

SENATOR DEBBIE STABENOW (D-MI): I have already had some discussions with colleagues and, you know, I feel like that’s gonna happen. Yep.

Be sure to read the entire infuriating interview with Sen. Stabenow here, and note the blatant conflict-of-interest mentioned at the end of the piece.

For the complete scoop, Newsbusters blows the whistle on Senator Stabenow and her conflict of interest in pushing for the muzzling of conservative talk radio.

Attempts to Revive Fairness Doctrine Won't Die

They're going to get this done come hell or high water.

As I have already reported, the Fairness Doctrine won't even be necessary once Obama finishes revamping the FCC. His 'local monitoring committees' that will be set up to determine whether or not stations are 'fair' will effectively end conservative talk radio, Fairness Doctrine or not.

But the footsoldiers in the army of the neo-Commies seem determined to revive the (Un)Fairness Doctrine anyway, just for good measure.

Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-California) is going to take up the fight in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Oh, and by the way, she also wants the doctrine to apply not just to radio but to cable and satellite TV as well.

Sieg Heil!