Ezra Taft Benson comments on the "Fairness Doctrine"

[BryceisBibleMan]

we all need to stand up for freedom Ezra Taft Benson was right and now its happening to us.

i thank God that we had prophets like Ezra Taft Benson and today we have a liveing prophet Thomas S. Monson who leads us today.

[exenrontexas]

The Fairness Doctrine in NO WAY prevents ANY discussion and in fact does the OPPOSITE. It provides that any opinion broadcast be required to provide equal time to opposing views. What we have today is propaganda being presented as news without any discussion permitted....like in Nazi Germany.

[connn2]

Not giving airtime to anyone with an opposite view is anti-free speech. Look up your constitution.

[GohModley]

Benson was all for study groups as long as those study groups did not study Mormonism--to closely.

[Pisces31660]

@GohModley LOL right...dont want to reveal the secret of the cult!!

[mpalm887]

Yes its fun to see celebrity Mormons like Romney make a mark, but Ezra Benson would have voted for Ron Paul.

[BadHairsRevenge1981]

Ron Paul for President!

[FireYourJOB]

Mitt Romney Will be PresiDent of the USA in 2013.........

[alma43454647]

@FireYourJOB I sure hope not. He is one of the worst liberals in the Republican party. I am ashamed to say we are a part of the same religion. I am not aware of any of its distinguishing tenants he agrees with. Doesn't believe in agency, doesn't believe in the constitution, loves big government and organized YOUTH homosexual pride rallies.

[FireYourJOB]

@alma43454647

Please give truthful references.......

[BlakeLBoggs]

@alma43454647

Fuck you and, your unmoral god.

[Pisces31660]

@alma43454647 worst liberal? LMAO crazy mormon....crazy christian...its religious fanatics like u that are taking down america into a new nazi like state and theocracy. and as for gay pride i think our gay youth SH

[Pisces31660]

@alma43454647 worst liberal? LMAO crazy mormon....crazy christian...its religious fanatics like u that are taking down america into a new nazi like state and theocracy. and as for gay pride i think our gay youth SHOULD be proud not shamed by the ugliness n hatefulness that you morons preach.

[Pisces31660]

@FireYourJOB then im glad i left america!!!

[cwood4ever]

@FireYourJOB 2012 not 2013

[praestant8]

Talking politics in general conference? Fascinating.

[Mackingster]

Its not politics. Its about liberties.

[praestant8]

@Mackingster If you didn't know, these days liberty is about politics, not some swelling of the bosom called patriotism. So too is civil rights as was demonstrated by the Mormon Church's direct involvement in such political moves as California's Prop. 8.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@praestant8 - the largest voting block that opposed Prop 8 were Black and Hispanic Catholics & Baptists - not white Mormons..

[praestant8]

@RocktheStageNYC But who was it that formed unholy alliances with religious conservative organizations as early as 1994 and read a letter from the 1st presidency over the pulpit in every ward and stake asking members to give their time and resources to supporting the campaign? Sure wasn't those "blacks, hispanic catholics, and baptists." Only the Mormons were that well organized!!

[RocktheStageNYC]

@praestant8 - you made an inaccurate statement regarding who made the most impact on Prop 8 in California. That's where the conversation ends even if you didn't like the truth.

[RothdeMan]

@RocktheStageNYC ITA! I think the gay community and its supporters took for granted that blacks(especially) and Hispanics that voted for Obama would naturally against Prop 8. As a black gay man I saw this one coming a mile away. The Black community at large still condones hatred really of homosexuals. And if hatred is too string of a word, then I'd say a major dislike.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@RothdeMan - the black community at large is Christian, Catholic or Baptist and unfortunately they don't condone homosexuality so they voted t uphold Prop 8. I firmly don't believe that if a God exists, he certainly wouldn't condone hatred of some based on their sexual preferences. But I do agree that the term "Marriage" should be reserved for heterosexual couples but gays should be allowed to be legally bound with the same rights & tax deductions as married hetero couples

[RothdeMan]

@RocktheStageNYC I agree, the hatred and revilement I too agree God doesn't condone. Nor does the Bible condemn homosexuality(a discussion for another time; about context of scriptures commonly used to condemn). I personally never cared much for marriage in the sense of having a piece of paper. I know all the legal stuff, but as far as a commitment in the eyes of God, a piece of paper I think it unnecessary(a personal opinion). As far as "marriage" and "civil union", isn't it just semantics?

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC the word Marriage should not be preserved for any genitalia fools...marriage is a business arrangement always hasbeen always will be. one is married not by god or religion but by secular state... for busines transaction of bonding people. it has changed over the centuries. there can be no harm done by giving people legal protection of same gender. if u dont like same sex marriage.. then dont marry a person of the same sex....simple for simpltons.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - Marriage is a lot more than just a business arrangement. Much more. My parents didn't marry each other in 1953 because it made business sense. They wanted to spend their lives together, raise a family and leave a positive impression on the world in me. Its an institution and has traditional value. The problem with the world is this idea of casting aside tradition. I have no problem with same sex legal partnerships - just dont call it "marriage:.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC if the world stayed with tradition all the time we'd be sitting inthe dark n u wouldnt be using a computer. so marriage IS more than just business. YES it is love and u can't dictate love. two men can love and therefore marry. spending lives together in mutual support. ur argument is just prejudice not logic. we WILL call it marriage u have no copyright to the word. lots of st8t folks refer to gay couples as married. its just matter of time like everything else.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - technology progress has NOTHING to do with tradition. I'm not talking about anyone's right to love another human being - you are falling into the hole of your own perspective. I am simply saying call it something else and leave the term "marriage" to heterosexual couples. Is it really that difficult? We rename lots of things to be more politically correct like "handicapped", "mentally challenged", "small people". You want "marriage" to stick a thumb in the eye of Catholics.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC u fell into my trap. marriage is love n love does not know genitalia. it is btwn 2 mutualy consenting adults.. or more if ur mormon..its also business if it werent ur parents wudnt have bothered getting legally bound for insurance, inheritance etc. u cant own a word or legislate love. it is mutual support n nurturance of life together as partners. mormons were the original "alternative lifestyle" people

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - I feel sorry for you that you think people get married thinking about the tax benefits or insurance write offs. That's right you can't own a word - so pick another and leave "marriage" to the traditional family set up. I'm NOT against two people of the same sex loving and caring for one another - just pick another term. Gay couple want to use the term "Marriage" to stick it the Catholic church but find me one country where its legal - Jew, Arab, Buddhist etc.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC i didnt say it is ONLY about tax benefits or insurance but if it werent then there would be no divorce n legal proceedings etc. people wud have no reason for legally marrying they wud just live together as many do. n u argue like a sophomoric teenager. "thats right u cant own a word so pick another one" LOL u dont own it..u dont get that part do u ?? no copyright dude. as for catholic wow serious example projection u got hang dude. america is not a catholic nation snap out of it

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - well seeing that I am only 4 years younger than you I guess its OK to still think like a teenager every now and then. BUT you really just can't see the simple idea of choosing another name for same sex legal partnerships? Really? Are you that incensed with the very idea of traditional marriage between a man & a woman that you have to trample upon it. Two men, two women want to be legally bound - fine by me. Just call it something else.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC ok if u genuinely mean what you say..then u would even go so far as to stand behind your word and actively "advocate" for full equality for gay americans getting the exact same benefits/protection of "marriage" but calling it something else? fine...but i'm still curious..what is the "emotional" connection for you about that "word" . r u aware that in bartending when one pours a liquor from 1 bottle to the nxt it's called "marrying" do u want that protected too?

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - I have said just that - I have no problem with gay couples getting full legal rights as traditional couples - just call it something else. Your bartender analogy is non-sequitor as lots of words in languages have been turned into words to also describe a totally unrelated thing.

My emotional connection is my parents and the traditional family unit. It was how I was raised. Its hard to describe really. Its just what I believe, nothing more.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC and i can respect that "its just what i believe" n we can have a meeting of the mind ;-) so long as u keep that personal n not in the public arena when it comes to secular institutions such as marriage. u r correct when u admit this is an "emotional connection" n u n conservative christians r allowing ur emotional values impact others who dont share the same values nor must they. so be apart of justice as Micah calls u to b. "act justly, love tenderly, walk humbly w ur God"

[RocktheStageNYC]

@Pisces31660 - I was raised in a traditional Catholic family but I am in no way religious by any stretch of the imagination. I disagree with anyone who is anti-gay, that is just ridiculous. If people of the same sex want to live together, grow old together and love each other that's great. As long as you aren't hurting anyone I'm OK with it. We need more love in the world anyway. I'm just hung up on the traditional because of my attachment to my parents and what they believed in. Be well.

[praestant8]

@RocktheStageNYC If you read what I wrote 4 months ago, and compare it to the evidence given in trial my statement was not only accurate then, but nearly prophetic since the trial is just now concluded.  While Mormons weren't by any stretch the deciding majority at the ballot box the church's involvement and intentionally indirect leadership in the campaign is most likely what contributed to the success of legislating such bigotry (and certainly hypocrisy).

[RocktheStageNYC]

@praestant8 - why would I care what you wrote 4 months ago on YouTube? You're not that important or relevant in the grand scheme of things.

[praestant8]

@RocktheStageNYC Then why the hell comment about my "inaccurate statement regarding who made the most impact on Prop 8 in California." Clearly your relevance is utterly inconsequential where mine far exceeds this trivial discourse between you and I to much larger battles with mormon apologists and blind faith mormon followers.

[RocktheStageNYC]

@praestant8 - whats up your ass about Mormons anyway? You seem like an educated guy. Surely someone who can actually spell inconsequential should have much better things to do than ridicule a faith that's not going away or changing. If "blind followers" and "apologists" for a religion is something you considered a threat to the world, may I suggest Radical Islam? When other religions starts chopping off heads or blowing up children on their way to school I'll worry about them.

[Pisces31660]

@RocktheStageNYC radical islam n radical christianity are both threats to freedom n justice...and equality... christofascists r just as dangerous as islamofascists. all based on a HOAX.. a lie to keep the masses ignorant n following a myth. fools such fools n should be ashamed of yourself for thinking like a medieval person. no excuse.

[qjsmit01]

What an amazing prophet of God

[alma43454647]

Basically it said that a privately owned media outlet had to give equal time FREE of charge to anyone that wanted to share their opposing view of what was shown on that station under penalty of law. Talking about the Constitution was not considered neutral, so if the Constitution was mentioned, someone opposing the Constitution would have to be allowed on the station to promote their view free of charge.

[bloodrunsclear]

'It is fantastic...'

Even more so that it HAPPENING AGAIN

[SaintLuke77]

Having the anti-Mormon bloggers pipe in validates the truthfulness of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ." Jesus was regularly accused of working for the devil and the crime he was punished for was blasphemy against God. Ironical the same type of accusation made against His modern day prophets and Church today. See Mark 3:22

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!" Isaiah 5:20

[praestant8]

@SaintLuke77 Yeah, right. Just keep telling yourself the church is true and all will be well in Zion.

[DefendYourFreedom]

What,.. your telling me that gods will isnt mandatory? That gods will isnt restrictive? Gods words and laws arent forcing people to do things, or forbid them to do things?

Are you telling me that god isnt the lawmaker, the judge and executioner?

Dont say religions arent restrictive or mandatory, cause that is what religion exactly is, and is intended to be.

[sugarbadger]

The term 'cult' has a meaning that has been twisted in the common vernacular to carry a negative connotation including heresy and extremism. For you to use such a term to describe a religion you know little or nothing about is patently absurd. As for your political notions, I know nothing of your affiliations except those that you have expressed here. You say, 'the fact that people can have a political and religious position at the same time is very disturbing,' and that is a socialist priority.

[DefendYourFreedom]

"The term 'cult' has a meaning that has been twisted"

Indeed, so people inside cults, dont realize they are in a cult, and they will always deny their presence as a cultmember. Thats how they flourish, on ignorance.

And for me, i was ignorant too, then i came in contact with a cult, did some research, and did that for a period of 3 years. So you dont have to tell me i dont know anything about cults and sects.

I know about your religion and your freaking magic underwear too.

[sugarbadger]

Indeed your ignorance knows no bounds. To ridicule that which is sacred to others and demagogue in the public arena is merely a sophomoric tactic adopted by the immature and unintelligent; the faithless, selfish and proud. These extraordinarily difficult times require men & women of courage, valor, aptitude, intellect, honesty, and faith. It is altogether apparent that these won't be found among your extensive list of virtues.

You do know something about cults but nothing about the LDS faith

[CodyNelsonMusic]

There's no point to debate. If you get into a debate with a proud Mormon, it's going to go nowhere.

On the other hand, if a Mormon gets into an debate with a non-Mormon who isn't going to change his mind, nothing good is come of it.

Yes, God is lawmaker, judge and executioner, but He also loves you without limit. If you consider it, why would you be here if He didn't? The Mormon's are a little odd, but Christians are odd to the Hindu's. It's for every man to decide for himself which is right.

[sfaster]

Old philosphy, old man, dead man.

[sugarbadger]

'defendyourfreedom' is as much a socialist as the most open and unfeeling communist. your comments show both your lack of intellect and patriotism. beware, friend, because there will come a time when there are none left to defend your freedom.

[DefendYourFreedom]

Dude,.. your talking like a real mormon.

Where did you get the idea i am a socialist,. where did i openly express my commie ideas?

Your full of presumptional shit, wich is worthless.

You dont have to agree with my ideas, just dont make up stuff and try to label it unto me.

[sugarbadger]

On the contrary, by merely labeling the LDS church a cult you presume that which you don't know. By being unaware of the inseparable bond between freedom and true religion you adopt one of the most heinous of the socialist agendas, that a moral, religious compass of the elected is to be suspect, or abolished altogether. I didn't label you, I merely pointed out the label you are already wearing. My apologies if that upset you.

[DefendYourFreedom]

I can see why the LDS rejects the "fairness doctrine", all cults rely on the freedom of religion, speech and opinion. But that church as any other is just as restrictive as the "fairness doctrine" itself.

Even the fact that people can have a political and religious position at the same time is very disturbing. You start to wonder to wich side they maintain their loyalty, if any at all in the case of the selfserving.

[YouBiasedTube]

It is coming soon!

[ammonlarsen]

I had no idea that the "fairness doctrine" was that old... I thought it was a newer idea. I find it amazing that conservative radio ever got a foothold if this is what they were up against at THAT time...

[DefendYourFreedom]

The "fairness doctrine" is just another way to regulate speech and thought. They can melt it into as many shapes as they want, but it stays to be made of the same metal.

[DefendingMormonism]

thanks for posting!

[jma2006a]

More people should have listened to him then, and more should hear what he had to say now.

[minisight2000]

how can you upload videos to your page?

[osmiolos]

The greatest secretary of agriculture in the last 100 years!

[BBB517]

So was that a sarcastic comment? I've never been sure on that one.

[ApolloKnowsAll]

sarcastic kind of...I think that fantastic had a different meaning. Incredible, not necessarily "good" = fantastic, just amazing.

He was not for the fairness doctrine--it would have eliminated religious services on TV

I can not speak for him, but I doubt he was for the unfairness doctrine.

[BBB517]

Yeah, that makes sense, thanks.

[switchhitter07]

Indeed, Benson was a great man. His points are delivered wonderfully and his speaking is very convincing. I said in another post that he died when I was only two, but I sure do wish that I had memories of him. From Secratary of Agriculture to President of my church, he did it all. What an awesome man.

[mormonpatriot]

A great man! Benson was one man that fought the neolibs and stood up for America, If benson was here id vote for him!

[Pisces31660]

@mormonpatriot but thank god he's dead...where he belongs...rotted bones..

[AwakeAndAriseOrg]

You Rock for posting this. This is the kind of Content that might stir up the CIA spooks and censors at Youtube to cancel your account.