After WW2 in 1949, we enacted the Fairness Doctrine because we saw how lies unchecked had encouraged the rise of fascism in Europe. “Honest, equitable and balanced,” would that be a step too far, to protect free speech in America?
“The fairness doctrine of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, was a policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced.” WIKI
After WW2 in 1949, we enacted the Fairness Doctrine because we saw how lies unchecked had encouraged the rise of fascism in Europe. “Honest, equitable and balanced,” would that be a step too far, to protect free speech in America?
“The fairness doctrine of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, was a policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses to both present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that was honest, equitable, and balanced.” WIKI