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« Rather Lies Again | Main | Podcasts from the Governor » June 3, 2005Tell the FEC To Stop Trying to Regulate BlogsToday is the final day to submit comments to the FEC regarding proposed regulation of political blogs and their connections to political campaigns. Mike Krempasky of RedState and The Online Coalition, which formed to fight FEC regulation of blogs, says that the FEC's proposed would make bloggers the most regulated form of media. Glenn Reynolds has more, as does Mark Tapscott. The proposed FEC rule is here, and you can submit comments here. I can't envision myself complying with any FEC regulation that reduces my ability to exercise my First Amendment freedoms. But that's just me. Posted in Blogging & Politics
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I'm really undecided on this issue so far. I think that it seems consistent with other FEC rules to require bloggers to disclose some information if they are being paid with campaign funds. That seems pretty close to requiring "Vote for Bush/Cheney" billboards that have been paid for with campaign dollars to have the little note at the bottom that says "paid for by the Bush/Cheney election comission" If you aren't being paid with campaign funds (which are already the most heavily regulated arena of "free speech"), I don't think that these rules would even affect you. I know that as a reader, I would appreciate being told if you were expressing your personal opinions or being paid to promote a candidate. Transparency is good. I think that we agree on that at least: Transparency Good. (But, will this just be the beginning of MORE government regulation? - what's to come?) Posted by: Kevin at June 3, 2005 09:06 PMOh, heck, I might as well get it out of the way and ask: "Hey Bill! Yeah, you, Bill Hobbs. Do you receive any benefit, cash, trips to Bermuda, etc., from any political office, officer, or campaign?" peek-a-boo Posted by: Kevin at June 3, 2005 09:12 PMI had the pleasure of talking with Floyd Abrams, who is considered the top first amendment attorney in this country. He is considered a liberal. He had joined forces, however, with Ken Starr to fight a related issue. Post a comment
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