Broadcast Bullies?

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[Commentary] Now that the TV broadcast industry has once again not only dodged any accountability for its gross misuse of the public's spectrum, but also positioned itself for yet another huge spectrum windfall, it's time for some enterprising reporter to explain how this feat was pulled off. If journalists can cover the GM bailout in depth, surely some attention should be given to the much larger giveaway to the broadcast industry-not to mention the incalculable harm to the American people through the accompanying delay in the provision of much needed wireless broadband service. I suggest a good starting point for investigation might be the relationship between Oregon's local broadcasters and the politicians they cover (and intimidate).


Broadcast Bullies?