Question- Which of the following best describes why the Fairness Doctrine (with the exception of the "political editorial" and "personal attack" rules) did not control cable television? Answers Given- Cable television was entirely outside the control of the FCC because, in theory, there was no limit to the number of people who could participate in the industry. The FCC existed only to control the business side of the communication industry, rather than the actual content itself. The FCC had already repealed the Fairness Doctrine the 1960s due to several court cases brought about in light of the coverage of the Vietnam War. The original intent of the Fairness Doctrine didn't apply to cable because, unlike with broadcast, there was no limit to the number of licenses that could be purchased. As cable became popular, parts of the doctrine were repealed.
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