Angels Sing: Media Fairness

The Raw Story | Rep. believes Democratic media
reform bill may prevent possible 'fascist' takeover of US media

Rep. believes Democratic media reform bill may prevent possible 'fascist' takeover of US media Miriam Raftery Published: Sunday January 21, 2007 Print This Email This Rep. Hinchey: New bill would break up media monopolies and restore fairness doctrine Warns media reform critical to prevent 'end of democratic republic' Concerns about monopolies and fears of a possible "fascist" takeover of the US media have prompted a Democratic congressman to push to restore the Fairness Doctrine, RAW STORY has learned. "Media reform is the most important issue confronting our democratic republic and the people of our country," Representative Maurice Hinchey (D-NY) said at the Free Press National Media Reform Conference held in Memphis, Tennessee last weekend. "This is a critical moment in history that may determine the future of our country…maybe forever." Hinchey told RAW STORY he plans to reintroduce the Media Ownership Reform Act (MORA) that would break up media monopolies and restore the Fairness Doctrine, which was eliminated by the Federal Communications Commission under the Reagan administration..."

The angels are indeed singing. I've been harping on this since the first of forever; it is great to see the idea gaining some more traction. Maybe now we stand a chance of getting some legislation through Congress.