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Top 10 Benefits of Media Deregulation

  1. If big media goes bad, we can count on Internet bloggers to report fair and accurate news to the masses.

  2. Negotiating is less time-consuming when one party holds all the cards.

  3. Can't wait until the people who invented reality TV get their hands on newspapers.

  4. Lower CPM's!

  5. Fewer local reporters to report on boring local issues.

  6. Nobody will be subjected to content that hasn't met the approval of the intelligent people who attend focus groups.

  7. Democracy thrives when public discussion is controlled by a few corporations.

  8. More sales reps touting the incredible benefits of "one call - one invoice? one payment".

  9. Finally, cross-media deals in Fargo!

  10. Now every city can benefit from "big market" talent like Jayson Blair.

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