Reply #31: This is less about censorship and more about fascism

[secular_warrior]

Clear Channel shouldn't ban the Dixie Chicks or any other artist for their views.

In general, nothing should be banned simply for it's viewpoint, political or otherwise. Stolen Honor should be allowed to be aired, just as F911 should be.

But when it comes to elections there are special ethical considerations:

1. A media company should not use public airways to enforce a political agenda.
2. Equal time - media companies should allow major candidates equal time.
3. News should never be slanted.

This situation is not analagous to the Dixie Chicks being banned, which was an unfair censorship issue. This has to do with a corporation attempting to control government (which is the definition of fascism) by using the public airwaves.