Fleecing the candidates.

• Author: Peters, Charles
• Position: Tilting at Windmills

Reformers like Paul Taylor have been trying to get broadcasters to honor their public service obligation by contributing at least some free time to political candidates. After all, it is the public that gives the radio and TV stations the license to use the airwaves, so they should do something in return. The broadcasters have responded to this seemingly reasonable position with massive resistance. Now comes the news that not only are they refusing to give...