Re: Media taking action in proposed sale

["Sid Schweiger" <sid@wrko.com>]

>>I actually agree with the broadcasters' stance, as do many in the region, but is it really fair to present one side of the argument (anti-sale) but not the other?<<

Who cares whether it's fair?  The Fairness Doctrine is long gone, and the very definition of the term "editorial" is a presentation of a point of view favoring one side of an issue.

>>At least newspapers have that option, since their resources are supposed to be devoted to coverage that is as balanced as possible.<<

Please.  Don't be so naïve.  Ever hear of the First Amendment?  William Randolph Hearst?  William Loeb?  Newspapers slant their news all the time, and they are under no obligation whatsoever to present any balanced viewpoints.

Sid Schweiger
MIS Manager, Entercom Boston LLC
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