it could happen to you

I know I haven't blogged much in the past couple of months... but this one hits too close to home to ignore.

Many of you probably listen to Christian radio stations, because you like the music, content, message and it just puts you in a better mood. Thank God we live in a free country where our views can be freely aired. Thank God we live in a free economy where Christian broadcasters can open up shop, and begin sharing the goodness of Christ with the masses using the mediums of radio and television. This is the United States, at least for right now. (It wasn't always this way, even until recently, see this article for details)

I've always thought that Canada was similar. Didn't you? Our neighbors to the north seem so open, warm and friendly, but it appears that they live under an increasingly communist regime that seeks to thwart free speech. Now our brothers who are running Christian radio stations in Canada are being called upon to share "opposing viewpoints" for a specified number of minutes per day. This includes sharing the gospel of Mohammed, Buddha, and Krishna. How wonderful. Now we can hear Chris Tomlin singing "How Great Is Our God" immediately followed by the Quran Minute. Oh joy. Just what I wanted to hear. (That is, of course, the whole reason I turned to the Christian radio station, right?)

Denis Carmel is the director of the CRTC (Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commision). He insists that Bob Du Broy, a Christian broadcaster in Canada, needs to be fair and give time to other faiths on his Christian broadcasting stations. Christian broadcasters pay for their own stations. If the Muslims or the Hindus want radio stations, let them spend their own money for them. This is one place where I truly believe that the principles of Ayn Rand and the principles of the Bible meet in such wonderful harmony. It's Mr. Du Broy's money. Let him spend it how he sees fit.

Government run media - what a wonderful way to be like early 20th century Germany.

Denis Carmel, you should be ashamed of yourself.

The full article is here.