Commentary With his third farewell in less than three years to his large audience, Alan Jones’ enemies are as premature in their rejoicing as they have been in the past. The voice of this tribune of the people will not be silenced. Nevertheless, his large and growing band of admirers cannot but wonder why those who manage the Australian media seem unable to provide an adequate platform for the nation’s most influential commentator. Surely, they assume, a free market would ensure that the voice of Alan Jones would continue to be heard. So why has Alan Jones been taken off these important outlets?  There are three relevant factors. First, in doing what has been so famously denied, resonating with his audience, he is extraordinarily effective, frankly more than many in the media want. Ultimate media control was once vested in the owners, the moguls, but boards of professional directors increasingly …