The fairness doctrine of the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), introduced in 1949, was a policy that required the holders of broadcast licenses both to present controversial issues of public importance and to do so in a manner that fairly reflected differing viewpoints.[1] In 1987, the FCC abolished the fairness doctrine,[2] prompting some to urge its reintroduction through either Commission policy or congressional legislation.[3] However, later the FCC removed the rule that implemented the policy from the Federal Register in August 2011.[4](Wikipedia)
With the present poison of "fake news" from conservative political/religious media, it seems reasonable to return to the above in some form. Ideally, I would like to see a contemporaneous rebuttal to any program or advertisement that is counter to facts as understood by science. Included would be religions, alternatives to medicine, unsupported conspiracy theories, and any other pseudo (false) science (knowledge). At a minimum, I would want a verbal (radio/podcast) and/or visual labeling presented as the information is being presented similar to the following:
Obviously, we are a LONG way from this being required. However, with a science-based thinking government and electorate, I see no barrier to it.
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