The Business And Media Institute gives this shot across the brow: a return of the fairness doctrine would compel conservative websites and blogs, like yours truly, to give both political viewpoints.
Remember that article a few days back where liberals were threatening those who criticize Mr. Hopenchange? The Fairness Doctrine has the exact same chilling effect as that promoted by Accountable America. Unable to convince you they will now coerce you, backed with the full force and power of the federal government.
Let me digress for a moment, because it is relevant and timely here.
I was asked the other day what the purpose of my blog is. It’s not that complicated really. I seek to advance the conservative agenda by empowering my readers with a timely discussion of current events as they relate to the constitution and limited government. I believe, as a lot of people do, that there is a massive effort to supplant individual rights with government benefits. I find this to be contrary to the founding fathers and a direct threat to our national sovereignty. In short, I hope my blog serves as a warning against the big government authoritarianism that the liberals promote.
So, how does this relate to the discussion of the Fairness Doctrine? And really, what does this have to do with conservatism and libertarianism? Allow me to explain.
I advance my own ideas on this blog. Yes, I link articles and discussions as they are timely and relevant. But the overall stream of thought and commentary is mine. Furthermore, I pay to have my blog hosted. As anyone proud of his or her work would proclaim, this is my work and I am damn proud of it.
The concept of the Fairness Doctrine is an insult to my intelligence and a flagrant violation of my first amendment rights. To my liberal socialist friends out there, if you want to advance your own ideas feel free to email me, I will hook you up my web host who will assist you with the Word Press programming. This is still a free society at the moment, please feel free to start your own work.
But let me make it quite clear: you will never be allowed equal space on my blog. The way I look at the world, your ideas, policies, and social preferences are a direct threat to the constitution of the United States. I will not give you the pleasure of parading your socialism around as if it is equal to a constitutional worldview.
That’s because it is not. A constitutional worldview guarantees individual liberty, promotes human life, is based on the free market and free exchange of ideas. A constitutional worldview limits the size, scope and authority of government to only the powers that are absolutely necessary to preserve, protect and defend our inalienable civil rights.
Liberals on the other hand seem to think that there should be no restrictions on the scope of government. Private corporation bailouts are ok, after all taxation isn’t really for each to pay his or her fair share, but rather to promote such subjective goals as “fairness” and “equality”. Our constitutional rights are guaranteed only so long as you live a lifestyle that is in harmony with the politically correct goals of the state. Oh, and don’t even think about questioning such noble social undertakings such as welfare, global warming initiatives and the plight of the illegal immigrant. Because after all, the government is our caretaker.
Liberals and conservatives aren’t just on opposite pages in my eyes, they are on whole opposite countries.
So, in other words, the liberals’ ideas aren’t worthy of fairness in my eyes. And yes, you can quote me on that.
UPDATE 8-14-2008
Spooky how many people out there are willing to embrace facism. Rasmussen Reports released a survey today indicating 47% of people favor government mandated “fairness doctrine” and another 31% feel the same for websites and blogs. I guess the good news out of this is that at least they still are not in the majority?
