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Radio is licensed because spectrum is limited. Newspaper isn't licensed because it's not inherently limited.
by throwaway48476 2y ago
Radio is licensed because spectrum is limited. Newspaper isn't licensed because it's not inherently limited.
- ty6853 2y agoI would argue the spectra of human vocal speech is more constrained than the far wider spectra of radio waves. What most places do is just limit sound beyond a certain level rather than requiring a license to play electronic sounds or talk. In the end most forms of communication are constrained -- you can only cut down so many trees or tree alternatives for newspaper, so I don't think this argument about licensing holds as presented.