Only 45 Words Long, What's the Big Deal?

Though only 45 words long, the First Amendment broadly protects religious liberty, free speech, a free press, and the right to hold protests and complain to the government. Government may not prohibit the expression of an idea simply because society finds the idea offensive or disagreeable.

The proposed "Fairness Doctrine" in radio broadcasting is an attack on every citizen on both sides of the aisle and to all political parties. This will affect everyone, not just one side. Alan Combs, a well known liberal talk show host, said about it, "Better be careful for what you wish for." We need a bi-partisan call for the "Broadcaster Freedom Act" to be enacted. It permanently bans the "Fairness Doctrine". Groups like Media Research Center, UnfairAir.org and DontTouchMyDial.com are organizations that can give you more information.

A recent University of Connecticut study found that 45 percent of high-schoolers believe the First Amendment goes too far in protecting such rights as freedom of speech and the press. Do you think these kids are getting any U.S. history or U.S. government classes to appreciate what democracy is all about? Take a look at school books today and you see a lot of diversity and little national pride taught.

I was watching C-Span this morning and caught the tail end of an interview with Brian Jennings about his new book. I have seen it at the bookstores prominently displayed and it intrigued me. Below is a brief bio of who Jennings is and about his book.

This week veteran Talk radio programmer Brian Jennings is returning to broadcasting’s front lines to head up programming for a trio of Portland, Oregon radio stations. Brian Jennings has enjoyed success and national notoriety as the author of the bestselling book, Censorship: The Threat To Silence Talk Radio.

According to Jennings' interview, Obama is not going to the voters head-on and will attempt an end-play to get his "Fairness Doctrine" implemented. So, Obama has honed his peculiar skill of perception or discernment of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances. He is the consummate chess player who recognizes patterns, memorizes them and uses them to put his opponent's King in check before the game begins.

The "Fairness Doctrine", through its implementation of Local Programming Advisory Boards, officials will mandate to the broadcasting stations what is appropriate programming. The details were not clear whether those board members were elected or appointed. Hmn... Obama has won before you moved your first piece. As Obama said, "Check, Check-Mate!"