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In reply to the discussion: If the UK can do it....why the hell can't we? [View all]melm00se
(4,994 posts)The reason for the Red Lion decision's applicability was scarcity of broadcast spectrum. I can see no way that could or would apply in today's massive information age.
Furthermore I cannot come up with any sort of justification for any governmental body to reach in and regulate what could arguably be political speech.
But, by all means, reach out to your representatives and demand they take action and then be prepared for that doctrine to almost immediately have a lawsuit brought and carry with it amicus briefs from just about every media outlet (cable, OTA, internet, podcast, electronic print and physical print) in the USA and have it get blown out of the water and all the finite resources that were burned up to drive this thru to policy.
Finally, and I say this to everyone who bangs this drum, this is a "be careful what you wish for" situation. If this doctrine were to pass, it could very well come back and bite you on the ass. The limitations that you propose could quite easily be used to silence YOU and your message and you will look back and rue the day that you supported the return of this anti-free speech regulation.