Re: Garner Ted, etc.

[Dib9@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? >>
 
In a message dated 98-06-29 13:35:02 EDT, Mike Thomas writes:

 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 >>

I don't buy that argument at all.  The only consideration for the FCC in that
regard should be what the station is doing on the air.  If a station is
promoting businesses in an obviously "commercial" manner than it should be
clear they are violating their non-commercial license.  If the car dealers and
beer distributors are giving money but not getting inappropriate commercial
plugs on the air there is nothing for the FCC to be concerned about.

Dan Billings
Bowdoinham, Maine

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