Posted by
Billy on Tuesday, August 30, 2011 11:53:47 AM
The FCC may have just recently done away with the remaining rules in the "Fairness Doctrine," but the head of National Religious Broadcasters is warning there are other ways in which the FCC can control speech.
Dr. Frank Wright says one such method involves localism and the push for community advisory boards for every radio and television station. "If somehow your community advisory board gave you recommendation that you didn't follow, well, at license renewal time that would pose some challenges for you," the NRB head explains.
Wright gives an example of how the policy might be imposed on a Christian radio station or network.
"Suppose you had a board that advised a Christian radio station to be more inclusive and invite other religious persuasions to give their take on different issues, and you didn't go along with that recommendation," he suggests.