[The media] are using a national treasure--that's what the public airwaves are. And they have a responsibility to bring out the full diversity of opinion or lose their licenses.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Goodman argues public airwaves are a shared resource requiring diverse opinion.
- In plain terms
- Broadcasters must show many views.
- What can you take from it?
- Public airwaves need diverse voices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What counts as diversity?
- Who should regulate airwaves?
Another view
Licensing threats may conflict with free speech principles.
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