Sadly, that’s a first amendment right. And the government grants the license so it’s a pretty open/shut case the license should be renewed.
However, I draw issue with presenting opinions and falsehoods as “news.” News implies truth. Maybe shows that only pretend to be news should be forced to have a disclaimer beforehand. We already have disclaimers for plenty for media that don’t really need it.
Knowingly presenting opinions and falsehoods as facts/truths should have consequences too. Though, that’s hard to prove.
FOX has admitted to it and it’s been objectively proven over and over including I court testimony by fox senior employees themselves.
The first ammendment isn’t remotely absolute. It’s never been absolute and broadcasting is even more subject to regulation if the people want.
That things have gotten bad enough to allow Fox News and Newsmaxes of the world is a legacy of Regan and deregulation, the legacy of getting rid of all protections for the people and letting capitalists destroy the world unchecked.
Sadly, that’s a first amendment right. And the government grants the license so it’s a pretty open/shut case the license should be renewed.
However, I draw issue with presenting opinions and falsehoods as “news.” News implies truth. Maybe shows that only pretend to be news should be forced to have a disclaimer beforehand. We already have disclaimers for plenty for media that don’t really need it.
Knowingly presenting opinions and falsehoods as facts/truths should have consequences too. Though, that’s hard to prove.
I dont think i would consider it a first ammendment issue when they are presenting lies as news.
FOX has admitted to it and it’s been objectively proven over and over including I court testimony by fox senior employees themselves.
The first ammendment isn’t remotely absolute. It’s never been absolute and broadcasting is even more subject to regulation if the people want.
That things have gotten bad enough to allow Fox News and Newsmaxes of the world is a legacy of Regan and deregulation, the legacy of getting rid of all protections for the people and letting capitalists destroy the world unchecked.