Right-wing radio sounds false alarm on 'Fairness Doctrine'

[Commentary] It would be a shame if Congress or a Barack Obama-controlled Federal Communications Commission wasted time resurrecting the Fairness Doctrine, which were abolished in 1987. President Reagan and his FCC decided there were enough alternative outlets for a range of opinion. The free market offers plenty of room for liberals to have their say, even in an era when the vast multitude of radio stations are owned by a few conglomerates. Democrats have made it clear they do not view the Fairness Doctrine as politically feasible. They have cited numerous more urgent priorities for Democrats to address. And they have said they have no intention of forcing the issue. As on many other issues, they want the new Obama administration to take the lead. And the president-elect, as a candidate last summer, said unequivocally that he did not support reimposing the Fairness Doctrine.