by James Thompson
The corporate media has provided coverage of both the Democratic party and Republican Party debates. However, the coverage has been chaotic at best and difficult to follow. Some of the debates have been aired on free media channels such as ABC, NBC and CBS. However, many of the debates have been covered on cable channels such as Fox and CNN.
A number of my friends have pointed out to me that they cannot view the debates at the time they are broadcast because they are not subscribed to the cable channels.
When the debates are broadcast on cable channels, access is limited to those who can afford to subscribe (i.e. pay the subscription) to the various cable channels. Lower income people who cannot afford to pay the subscription are excluded and unable to watch the debate.
This system is inherently unfair and breeds political ignorance among the populace. Political ignorance among working people always benefits the wealthy classes.
Why not air the debates on one public channel such as PBS? Why not provide broadcast and rebroadcast on this channel as well as in public libraries?
All of the people of the US could benefit if access to the debates was granted to all people.
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