Post: Post Reply: That is the libertarian view. But don't the FCC and state/local governments get some say in the matter? by LateForLunch

Original Message: That is the libertarian view. But don't the FCC and state/local governments get some say in the matter?
Political discussions to the side (including libertarian concerns about whether government should get involved in such matters at all) maintaining the emergency broadcast network's existence is arguably a priority of overriding importance. In a civil emergency, digital (web-based) broadcasting may not be available to all (most) effected in a disaster. So AM-band reception capability for the general public is a safety issue. There's no denying it's possible Congress is doing the right thing (protecting conservative advantage in AM mass media) for the wrong reason (CYA) - which has happened before.

Original Message: That is the libertarian view. But don't the FCC and state/local governments get some say in the matter?

Political discussions to the side (including libertarian concerns about whether government should get involved in such matters at all) maintaining the emergency broadcast network's existence is arguably a priority of overriding importance.

In a civil emergency, digital (web-based) broadcasting may not be available to all (most) effected in a disaster. So AM-band reception capability for the general public is a safety issue.

There's no denying it's possible Congress is doing the right thing (protecting conservative advantage in AM mass media) for the wrong reason (CYA) - which has happened before.

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