[AlaskaErik]

"I would be scared spitless putting everything on the line like that," said Davis, a borough assemblyman whose politics are as conservative as Becker's. "Nobody's ever done this in America. When the government says 'You may not do this,' you better not do it. They're going to get you, sooner or later."

I wonder what this person would say or do if the government told him he couldn't do something near and dear to him. Why don't we just grab our towels now and head for the showers. "Hey guys, strange shower we have here...where's the water...."

[jimtorr]

Yeah, that statement from Davis is scary.

What's even more scary is that I agree with some of the FCC rulings on this one. The reason is that I would much rather have a local radio station to listen to, rather than one originating far away. Local stations tend to be more responsive to local wants and needs.

On the other hand, competition is good. Companies like Clear Channel seriously need competition. I don't want to get all my news or music from just one media company.

FCC regulation can be a funny thing. I don't know the best balance between local media and competition.

[wgeorge2001]

"I would be scared spitless putting everything on the line like that," said Davis, a borough assemblyman whose politics are as conservative as Becker's. "Nobody's ever done this in America. When the government says 'You may not do this,' you better not do it. They're going to get you, sooner or later."


A conservative talking just like a left wing communist. Is their yet hope for our country; have we already been overtaken by liberals and rino's. May the good Lord help us and keep us safe from politicians, liars and thieves.

[ampat]

I've always felt the govt (FCC) was a bit arrogant when it comes to the air waves. I believe some regulation is required (perhaps referee is more appropriate). However, the govt doesn't own the atmosphere. It's been used a lot to generate revenue. How greedy.

[norraad]

..translators?

[HAL9000]

Many years ago, the FCC tried to shut down my repeater network after the cable company complained. But I only learned about it later. They got my address wrong and sent the notices to my neighbors.

[muawiyah]

Once Blue Tooth manifests itself everywhere this becomes a meaningless exercise.

[TigersEye]

said Davis, ... "Nobody's ever done this in America. When the government says 'You may not do this,' you better not do it. They're going to get you, sooner or later."

Who made government God in America?

(I'll answer my own question - Woodrow Wilson and FDR.)

[exodus]

From the article -
"...In his decision, Sippel said Becker had been "motivated strictly by profit" in his fight to keep his network on the air. Davis said Becker's rivals testified to the FCC that he had pulled $3.5 million in ad revenues from their communities in eight years of operating his network..."
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How horrible! This businessman is motivated by profit!

People motivated by profit should never be allowed to enter the marketplace.