[Once-Ler]

I like Powell and the FCC rules did not go far enough. There is no reason why Murdock can't own 100% of the media if the free market says his product is best. Government control of media is Fascism and violates the 1st Amendment.

Congress shall make no law abridging freedom of the press.

[HAL9000]

I like Powell and the FCC rules did not go far enough.

Until there is a technological breakthrough that will end the shortage of public broadcast spectrum, one company should not be assigned a majority of frequencies in a local market. In that respect, I agree with the bill that the House of Representatives passed by a 400-to-21 vote.

But the limitations on print media should be eliminated because there is no technical limit to the number of printing presses.

As for Michael Powell - who was appointed to the FCC by Bill Clinton and John McCain - he has done a lousy job. I think Kevin Martin will replace him as chairman next year.