Republican Mike Pence from Indiana developed a bill that prevents to revisit the Fairness Doctrine which was revoked in 1985. This revisiting can be done through the president or the Federal Communications Commission. Fairness Doctrine is the FCC regulation of radio broadcasts that asked for balancing of both sides’ perspectives and views regarding the matter being argued. Those who agree on preventing this doctrine say the government control will be exceeding when the doctrine comes to life. Those who desire the Fairness Doctrine say that giving the people equal points of view provides sufficient information in their decision making and it will result with equality for both sides of the argument.
I chose this article because it was interesting that there was such a regulation regarding radio broadcasts. I think the Fairness Doctrine should be revisited because I feel that it is unfair for one side to straightly state their views and benefits through the radio without sharing the beliefs of the other group. I certainly agree with the opinion that giving equal amount of points will offer more intellectual decisions for the listeners regarding the topic. This might change the listeners’ ideas of what might be right.
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It is very important for radio broadcasts to tell the listeners both sides of the story. If someone listening only hears one side, they may be persuaded by the arguments that support it. However, if the listener hears both sides, they can determine for themselves which side they are on.
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