June 4, 2008 2:49PM 

# Freedom Is Diversity … 

By [Jim Harper](https://www.cato.org/people/jim-harper) 

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… in the communications world.

This [recent *TechKnowledge* article](https://www.cato.org/tech/tk/080528-tk.html) by James Plummer makes the case for more freedom in the use of the radio spectrum. This will bring more voices to the media marketplace, fostering competition and diversity in ideas and culture.

“Low-Power FM: Freedom is Diversity” concludes: “The FCC and Congress are both poised to further open up the FM spectrum. Both should ignore the pleadings of special interests on all sides as they do so. ”

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