Communication Quote by Marvin Ammori
“Thinking about free speech brought me to media regulation, as Americans access so much of their political and cultural speech through mass media. That led me to work on the FCC's media ownership rules beginning in 2005 to fight media consolidation, working with those at Georgetown's IPR, Media Access Project, Free Press, and others.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: FCC Media Ownership Conference, 2005, Marvin Ammori
He explains how free speech concerns led him to regulate media ownership to prevent consolidation and protect diverse voices.
In simple terms: He moved from free speech to media regulation to keep voices diverse.
Key Takeaway
Regulation can preserve democratic discourse.
Themes
media
regulation
free speech
Mood
analytical
concerned
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- policy drafting
- advocacy
- public hearings
- media research
Key Concepts
public policy
antitrust
Questions to Reflect On
- How does ownership concentration affect speech?
- What balance should exist between regulation and innovation?
A Different Perspective
Regulation may clash with market freedoms.
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