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To: Modernman
They would have to give opposing views equal time

Ah the old leftist "equal time" doctrine. That dog just won't hunt.

130 posted on 08/10/2005 5:44:44 PM PDT by Tailgunner Joe
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Ah the old leftist "equal time" doctrine. That dog just won't hunt.

And yet Christians are demanding "equal time" for creation science in the science classroom. Go figure.

136 posted on 08/10/2005 6:17:58 PM PDT by Junior (Just because the voices in your head tell you to do things doesn't mean you have to listen to them)
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To: Tailgunner Joe
Ah the old leftist "equal time" doctrine.

The equal time law was the requirement that radio stations etc. provide equal time for differing political viewpoints. It was always a bad idea and, IMO, unconstitutional.

However, government bodies that hold open meetings and allow the public to comment on various government initiatives do not have the power to exclude certain viewpoints. They either have to give equal time for both sides of the issue (say, 3 speakers from each side) or they have to have a "first come, first speak" policy.

170 posted on 08/11/2005 7:04:50 AM PDT by Modernman ("A conservative government is an organized hypocrisy." -Disraeli)
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