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Media's always been controlled by certain interests, yes -- but one of the worst things ever was when Reagan repealed the Fairness Doctrine - it was the beginni
by gremlinsinc 10y ago
Media's always been controlled by certain interests, yes -- but one of the worst things ever was when Reagan repealed the Fairness Doctrine - it was the beginning of the end of true journalism -- that required equal time for ALL sides of an argument. Now it's all opinion pieces and slanted news is now the norm.
- dagw 10y agothat required equal time for ALL sides of an argument. How would that make things better? Not all sides deserve equal time, nor is there any requirement to present the 'other' side in a fair and accurate light. Having clearly stated up front biases is far better than biases hidden behind a veneer of faked impartiality and careful stage managed 'fairness'.