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Watson Coleman: I absolutely believe Americans should hear both sides. Absolutely. But I believe--strongly believe--the Government…

On the recordJuly 13, 2007
I absolutely believe Americans should hear both sides. Absolutely. But I believe--strongly believe--the Government should not be in the position of deciding and dictating ``now here is the other side.'' In the world of communications today, Americans have all sorts of options to hear the other side. All they have to do is turn a dial, all they have to do is push a button, all they have to do is press a mouse, and they have that ability.
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Watson Coleman
New Jersey

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Discussing the role of government in media and communication.

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