Re: Garner Ted, etc.

[FMradio1@aol.com]

In a message dated 98-06-28 20:09:09 EDT, Dib9@aol.com writes:

<< Can the FCC require a station to turn over a list of donors?  I would think
 since a requirement would infringe on the station's and the donors' rights.
 Why would the FCC want or need a list of donors to a radio station?  What
 would be the purpose of such a regulation? >>

How about to ensure that a non-commercial station remains just that,  "Non-
commercial"  Lets say a station in the non-comm. band starts recieving sizable
"donations" from auto dealerships, beer distributors or department stores all
of a sudden?  The government would need such a regulation to enforce
compliance.  Remember, the airwaves are still considered in the "public
domain"--however convoluted the concept may be nowadays.

Mike Thomas, WXLO & Premiere Radio Networks

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