[BC] Public File Ideas???

[Douglas B. Pritchett]

About the Public File. No matter how cumbersome and antiquated many 
feel it is, it's still required and, as seen in this comedic soap 
opera, enforcement is not being curtailed. While many people here 
will complain and moan, I don't see anyone doing anything about it. 
We see something similar with a particular Daylight Savings Time 
issue that pops up from now and then. My point is, if we, as 
broadcasters, want to make a change, we need to come together, hash 
out what we feel would be acceptable and then find a lobby to press 
our point and get the rules changed. The NAB, for one, comes to mind. 
I know they have their warts, but we need someone to effectively tell 
our story and offer a solution.
Anyone else have a suggestion?
So, the issue is this: Should we be required to continue to keep a 
Public File? Further, if we agree that some sort of File might be 
necessary, what would you keep, what would you discard, and how would 
you make it available in an efficient and cost-effective manner?

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Douglas B. Pritchett
Fort Wayne, IN