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I wrote a few weeks ago about the Fairness Doctrine and how it may impact the Web. The White House made an announcement today that President Obama is not interested in bringing back the Fairness Doctrine. My obvious relief was only momentary, however, as I started to wonder how this doctrine might rear it’s ugly head in other ways.
Upon further perusal of the article and comments, I think I have stumbled upon why Obama has decided against it. Apparently, Obama believes that local FCC organizations should have control over what is emitted on their airwaves. So, a much more effective and targeted campaign can be lodged against any broadcasters who are not broadcasting for the “good of the community”. So, where does that leave the Web? Do Web sites fall under the local branch of the FCC where they are hosted?
I just can’t imagine that the Obama administration won’t be addressing the Web in some form or other..

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