Eric...The airways are indeed public and unlike China our airwaves as it relates to radio programming is dictated by what the public wants to hear and that is measured by ratings.

If people wanted to listen to Liberal talk shows on AM which is indeed the only media dominated by Conservatives they could launch such a program. Liberals tried this with Air-America and failed miserably. If Michael Savage did not get the audience he draws he would be off the air like many before him. Now I don't often agree with his tactics but I'll fight for his right to say what he feels as long as he does not violate FCC rules.

Once Government steps in and dictates what the people WILL hear it no longer becomes a "Public" domain.