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McCain introduces talk radio legislation
Puts forward Senate measure to prevent reinstatement of 'Fairness Doctrine'

 Arizona Sen. John McCain has introduced federal legislation to protect talk radio shows from the reinstatement of past rules that required dissenting voices be given equal time on their shows.

McCain and fellow GOP Senators John Thune of South Dakota and Norm Coleman of Minnesota have put forward legislation preventing the reinstatement of the 'Fairness Doctrine'.

 The Fairness Doctrine was done away with in 1987 but previously required political radio shows to offer equal time to opposing viewpoints as part of their Federal Communications Commission licenses.

A number of Democrats and liberal advocates want the Fairness Doctrine put back in place. They do not like the fact talk radio is dominated by conservatives such as Rush Limbaugh, Michael Savage and Laura Ingraham.

McCain said imposing such rules would stifle free speech and there are plenty of political viewpoints in the marketplace.

Conservative radio talkers have criticized McCain for his stance in favor of immigration reform.

Maybe he is attempting to redeem himself over his pro-amnesty stance.  No one has restricted liberals from voicing their opinions.  They are simply trying to silence conservative views.  I have to keep pinching myself, because I used to be one of those bleeding heart liberals.  The illegal alien invasion cured me of that.