John Cox on Technology

Republican Party Chair, Cook County (IL)

No Fairness Doctrine: no equal time if morally objectionable

Q: As a Christian radio talk-show host, I don't want to be forced to broadcast morally objectionable material or give equal time to opponents of our faith. Would you veto any legislation that contains language of the so called "Fairness Doctrine?"

HUCKABEE: Yes.
TANCREDO: Yes.
COX: Yes.
BROWNBACK: Yes.
PAUL: Yes.
HUNTER: Yes.
KEYES: Yes.

HUNTER: The liberals want to be able to cut into every conservative talk show [because they can't get people to] turn on the dial. Source: [Xref Hunter] 2007 GOP Values Voter Presidential Debate Sep 17, 2007

Apply broadcast indecency rules to cable networks

Q: Currently the broadcast indecency rules only apply to local broadcast stations. Do you support and believe that broadcast indecency rules should be expanded to cable networks as well?

HUCKABEE: Yes.
TANCREDO: Yes.
COX: Yes.
BROWNBACK: Yes.
PAUL: No.
HUNTER: Yes.
KEYES: Yes.

Source: [Xref Paul] 2007 GOP Values Voter Presidential Debate Sep 17, 2007

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