A La Carte: Moral Aspects of the Debate

by on December 5, 2005

With a la carte regulation in the news again, I have penned a short new paper on the “Moral and Philosophical Aspects of the Debate over A La Carte Regulation.” In this PFF Progress Snapshot, I set aside the economic issues at stake in this debate and instead focus on the moral arguments that are really driving this debate today, namely: (1) that consumers have a “right” to video programming on any terms they wish; and, (2) that a la carte regulation will help “clean up” indecent programming on cable and satellite television.

To see why neither is the case, read my paper.

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About Adam Thierer

Adam Thierer is a senior research fellow at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He previously served as President of The Progress & Freedom Foundation, as Director of Telecommunications Studies at the Cato Institute, and as a Fellow in Economic Policy at the Heritage Foundation. He is the author or editor of six books on technology and media policy and also writes a weekly column for Forbes called "Technologies of Freedom." Thierer earned his bachelor's degree in political science and journalism at Indiana University and received his master's degree in international business management and trade theory at the University of Maryland. His passions in life (besides technology and liberty, of course) are fast cars, fine cigars, and good beer.

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