The biggest barrier to entry for media entrepreneurs is access to capital. But where did the FCC choose to hold a media ownership hearing? Stanford University. Is there a lack of capital in Palo Alto and at Stanford I wasn’t aware of?

The FCC should muster up some bravery and approach media ownership issues on the margins. Hold a media ownership hearing in Camden, NJ and see what they say. It may not be as pleasant as holding a hearing amidst the rolling, gold-plated hills of Palo Alto, but there is comfort to be had in doing one’s job.