Reminded of Harrison Bergeron

Canvassing Fairness
Washington Times, July 22, 2008, at 24.

If the Fairness Doctrine ("Keep free speech free," Editorial, July 11) makes it onto President Bush's desk for signature, he should sign it immediately. With Sen. Barack Obama raising more money and spending more on advertising, this will give Sen. John McCain an opportunity to rebut everything via a commercial of his own - even if he cannot afford it. That is only "fair," after all.

I am sure this government-mandated "Air America" will be as popular as the original and destined to the same fate.

More on Executive Power

Who Decides Whether We Go to War
Washington Post, July 15, 2008, at A18

Discussing the War Powers Act, David S. Broder wrote that "its constitutionality is suspect." Many constitutional scholars share that view. Nevertheless, Mr. Broder supports the War Powers Consultation Act proposed by former secretaries of state James A. Baker III and Warren Christopher. It is not entirely clear, however, why the president can be forced to "consult" with Congress with regards to executive decisions but cannot be bound by Congress's time limits.

Congress already has the power of the purse, and that is more than any piece of legislation could offer it.