The Technology Liberation Front - Latest Comments in Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://tlf.disqus.com/The Technology Liberation Front is the tech policy blog dedicated to keeping politicians' hands off the 'net and everything else related to technology.enWed, 16 May 2007 11:44:08 -0000Re: Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://techliberation.com/2007/05/15/congress-in-a-rush-to-reinstate-the-fairness-doctrine/#comment-1450943Best idea I've heard in years!James GattusoWed, 16 May 2007 11:44:08 -0000Re: Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://techliberation.com/2007/05/15/congress-in-a-rush-to-reinstate-the-fairness-doctrine/#comment-1450942Things 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.MikeTWed, 16 May 2007 09:06:24 -0000Re: Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://techliberation.com/2007/05/15/congress-in-a-rush-to-reinstate-the-fairness-doctrine/#comment-1450941Thompson is mentioned, actually, in the Spectator article I linked to. I'm betting the answer to your question is "yes."James GattusoTue, 15 May 2007 16:48:25 -0000Re: Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://techliberation.com/2007/05/15/congress-in-a-rush-to-reinstate-the-fairness-doctrine/#comment-1450945I found this funny bit in the wikipedia article:<br><br>"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."<br><br>I wonder if a similar issue would come up with this Fred Thompson guy that all these people are so nuts about.Brian MooreTue, 15 May 2007 15:41:18 -0000Re: Congress: In A Rush to Reinstate the Fairness Doctrine?http://techliberation.com/2007/05/15/congress-in-a-rush-to-reinstate-the-fairness-doctrine/#comment-1450944How on earth did this ever get declared constitutional in the first place?Brian MooreTue, 15 May 2007 15:37:33 -0000