The Fairness Doctrine

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Mixed. On the one hand, there is no absolute right to broadcast and say whatever you want on publically owned airwaves.

Does that mean there isn't a right to say whatever you want on public property? If so, then that is a clear violation of the First Amendment.

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Was the fact that Howard Stern was not allowed to say whatever he wanted on broadcast radio a violation of the first amendment?

Obviously. If saying something on public property is protected by the First Amendment, why wouldn't it protect speech on "public" airwaves?

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Was the fact that Howard Stern was not allowed to say whatever he wanted on broadcast radio a violation of the first amendment?

Obviously. If saying something on public property is protected by the First Amendment, why wouldn't it protect speech on "public" airwaves?

So censorship of things like profanity, violence, etc. on broadcast radio and TV is unconstitutional?

Obviously.