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Armstead

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Mon Mar-01-04 11:33 AM
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3. Your question makes the wrong assumption

Broadcasting is not just another business. It is not the same as a widget maker or a restaurant.

Broadcasting is -- first and foremost -- the publics information infrastructure. It is the voice of society, the electrinic town hall and Main St.

Ther biggest foolishness that has been propagated is the notionb that a media company is like any otehr business, and is entitled to the same freedom. They are not. They are trustees of a public resource.

Makes a big difference.

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