[CLUE-Talk] FCC Deregulation Debate

[Sean LeBlanc]

On 01-07 13:26, Keith Christian wrote:
> Wow.
> 
> If one wants to witness more of the 'tyranny of the majority' then watch what
> happens if this deregulation takes place.
> 
> Who do the media giants think they're kidding?  What would drive or foster
> diversity of opinion in a climate like that?
> 
> (Let 'em all merge...then they could call themselves "Pravda.")
> 
> I would appreciate rebuttals to my opinion.

I just finished up _The Future of Ideas_, by Lawrence Lessig. There are some
interesting topics[0] he covers in that book, and many deal with the issues
of control...in some cases, government has caused and/or enforced
oligarchies and monopolies via "regulation", so I guess it all depends on
what is meant by "deregulation". 

Anyway, this thread is old, but I'd like to recommend the book. Written by a
lawyer, but enough techie stuff in there to sastisfy most folks on here. :) 

[0] Such topics as: patent & copyright law, DeCSS, Napster, MP3.com, smart
vs. dumb radio, QoS, etc.

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