1.  a) What is the Fairness Doctrine? 
b) Between what years and by what government agency was the Fairness Doctrine enforced? 

2.  a) Why does Democratic Congressman Maurice Hinchey want to bring back the Fairness Doctrine and establish it as law?
b)  How does he respond to the accusation that he is trying to muzzle conservative talk show hosts?

3.  How have conservatives disputed Democrats' claims that to ensure even-handed coverage of political issues, conservative radio talk shows should be required by the government to present the opposing (liberal) view?

4.  Where does the National Association of Broadcasters stand on the Fairness Doctrine, according to spokesman Dennis Wharton?  Be specific.

5.  a) Why are there many conservative talk radio shows, but only one liberal talk radio station? 
b) Do you think that the government should impose a law forcing conservative shows to provided equal time to the liberal point of view and forcing liberal shows to provided equal time to the conservative point of view?  Explain your answer.

6.  Contact your Senators and Representative to express your support for or opposition to the Fairness Doctrine.  Find contact information for your Senators at Senate.gov and for your Representative at www.House.gov