People don’t want to be educated, they want their side to win. \u00a0Only a libertarian philosophy and a critical mind cares what other people think. \u00a0But without fairness nobody really wins.<\/p>\n

According to a Facebook-spread meme the partisanship we see today is because Reagan vetoed a Democrat sponsored bill (not named in the meme) the 100th Congress in 1987, \u00a0Senate Bill 742 introduced by Ernest Hollings (Democrat from South Carolina):<\/p>\n

“To clarify the congressional intent concerning, and to\u00a0codify, certain requirements of the Communications\u00a0Act of 1934 that ensure that broadcasters afford reasonable\u00a0opportunity for the discussion of conflicting\u00a0views on issues of public importance.”<\/p>\n

According to this view the reason we are more partisan today is due to Reagan vetoing this bill which would have directed the FCC to require broadcast media to provide both sides of issues of public importance.<\/p>\n

It used to be called “Equal Time” but it never required an equal amount of time.<\/p>\n

In a free market, Republicans presumably presume, if there is a need for something it will appear. \u00a0Like if there is a need for a rebuttal to an argument someone will provide it.<\/p>\n

So this is an epitome issue: Dems believe “Equal Time” should be regulated and enforced, Repubs think the market will provide “Equal Time” if it is worthy.<\/p>\n

Vetoed on June 19, 1987. The veto message was laid
\nbefore the Senate and printed as S. Doc. 100-10. (133
\nGong. Rec. 16989). The Senate agreed to a motion on
\nJune 23, 1987, by a vote of 53 yeas to 45 nays to refer
\nthe veto message to the Committee on Commerce,
\nScience, and Transportation. (133 Cong. Rec. 17002).
\nVeto unchallenged.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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