Thune On The "Fairness Doctrine"

Our junior Senator has penned a piece that shows up at Real Clear Politics.  In it he argues against the reinstatement of the so-called "Fairness Doctrine" in broadcast media.  Here is the central point:

Since 1987 we have seen even greater growth in how we get news and information including the rise of talk radio, internet news sites, and blogs, yet some critics on the left are calling for the reinstitution of the Fairness Doctrine. The efforts of these critics, who are especially offended by the success of conservative talk radio, should be rejected. Our support for freedom of conscience and freedom of speech means that we must support the rights granted to even those with whom we disagree. Giving power to a few to regulate fairness in the media is a recipe for disaster on the scale that George Orwell so aptly envisioned.