Argument: Public can judge extreme viewpoints; Fairness Doctrine unnecessary

Support

Democratic House Appropriations Committee Chairman David Obey of Wisconsin – “We ought to let right-wing talk radio go on as they do now. Rush and Sean (Hannity) are just about as important in the scheme of things as Paris Hilton, and I would hate to see them gain an ounce of credibility by being forced by a government agency or anybody else to moderate their views enough that they might become modestly influential or respected.”[1]