DISQUS

Brian Moore · 2 years ago

How on earth did this ever get declared constitutional in the first place?
Brian Moore · 2 years ago

I found this funny bit in the wikipedia article:

"Through its lifetime, the Fairness Doctrine sometimes appeared in local and state elections. In the early 1970s, Los Angeles resident and actor George Takei ran for a seat on the city council. Takei was well known for his portrayal of Mr. Sulu on "Star Trek". His opponent cited the Fairness Doctrine, and demanded that LA television stations either provide him with free advertising, or remove "Star Trek" from the air. His claim was quickly dismissed by LA courts, and "Star Trek" remained on the air."

I wonder if a similar issue would come up with this Fred Thompson guy that all these people are so nuts about.
James Gattuso · 2 years ago

Thompson is mentioned, actually, in the Spectator article I linked to. I'm betting the answer to your question is "yes."
MikeT · 2 years ago

Things like this make it clear that what we really need is an addition to the US Constitution that requires prison time for legislators and executive officers who participate in legislation declared unconstitutional after their first offense. Kucinich should serve a few years in prison if this bill goes through.
James Gattuso · 2 years ago

Best idea I've heard in years!