Should The FCC Be Abolished?

stwrtpj writes "CNET is running an interesting commentary from its chief political correspondent explaining why the FCC should be abolished. When I saw this link from NewsForge, my initial reaction was that he was full of it, but after I RTFA, I have to admit that he makes some interesting points. So how about it? Should the FCC be abolished? Can the market regulate itself yet?"

Comments

Re:FCC should stop censorship

[gad_zuki!]

> He is popular, people tune in to listen.

There are simply too many Americans who would rather be told what to think from their religious leaders. They have no love of democracy and see it as a threat. Its these people Powell and the GOP have to bow down to or lose the "Jesus vote."

Its politics first, policy second with these people.

I can't wait for Bush to lose so we can have some sane government.

Re:What do you mean "deregulation"?

[protohiro1]

The california energy crisis was caused by Enron gaming the system. Plain and simple.