Orwellian double-speak misnamed the "Fairness Doctrine", which is a clear attempt to muzzle free speech. If the doctrine were actually applied equally, it wouldn't just require every viewpoint to be opposed with equal time to the opposite viewpoint, limiting it to Republican and Democrat, it would require *equal time* for every single *alternative viewpoint*.
Every political movement from Wahabism to Neo-Nazis would claim the right to give their "political" perspective, otherwise they'll sue on the basis of discrimination.
The "Fairness Doctrine" is totalitarian in intent and effect. The Socialists know they can't compete in the free market of ideas (witness the drowning "Air America" Socialist station), so they want to burn the market down.
The free market is the best measure of what the community's interests are. Americans know how to change the channel and get information elsewhere if their interests aren't being represented, and broadcasters know their success depends on keeping in step with the interests of their communities.
In my opinion, Freepers need to get better organized to vote these National Socialists out of state and federal office. It's all very nice to chat about the issues, but there's serious work to be done.
I am strongly in agreement with you as to getting an activist group together to get these congressmen/women and senators into the main stream light so that people can see just what kind of people they are and support to get them out of office. There are a of them on both sides that need to go.