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Interesting argument, though I was under the impression that the networks pay a license fee to use those airwaves, so that might put things back where its still the employers business.

I don't think the Government is allowed to sell indulgences when it comes to violating fundamental rights of Americans.

I think looking at the bigger picture, that is probably how it should be.

I too am looking at a bigger picture, and the picture I am seeing is absolutely terrifying. If communications companies are permitted to control what may be said through their communication systems, there will be no means available to inform Americans regarding other opinions on issues.

"Freedom of Speech" was created for the purpose of insuring that dissident voices could be heard. If the purpose of insuring that all viewpoints are heard cannot be accomplished, then "Freedom of Speech" is effectively nullified.

We already have a very worrisome prospect of Goo-lag, Fascist Book, Twit-fest, and various other influential internet organizations owned by extreme liberals censoring internet speech, and if allowed to continue, we will be faced with communicating our ideas to the few hundreds of people we can get to listen to us at the Court House steps, while our opposition will be able to spew their propaganda to millions, who will vote on the basis of what they are told.

Freedom will die under such a system because "hate speech" will be redefined to mean anything the left doesn't like.

I agree you should look at the "bigger picture", but I would prioritize my "bigger pictures" to take into account which is the greater need and priority.