This really should be a huge concern for all citizens, Philip. I will follow
up for myself, and I hope all Americans do also.

Lyle Krewson



On 5/11/03 9:53 p, "Philip Scott" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Dear friend,
>
> On June 2, the Federal Communications Commission is planning on
> authorizing sweeping changes to the American news media.  The rules
> change could allow your local TV stations, newspaper, radio stations,
> and cable provider to all be owned by one company.  NBC, ABC, CBS and
> Fox could have the same corporate parent.  The resulting concentration
> of ownership could be deeply destructive to our democracy.
>
> Congress is supposed to guard against monopoly power.  But the
> upcoming rule change could change the landscape for all media and
> usher in an era in which a few corporations control your access to
> news and entertainment.  Please join me in asking Congress and the
> FCC to support a diverse, competitive media landscape by going to:
>
> http://www.moveon.org/stopthefcc/
>
> You can also automatically have your comments publicly filed at the
> FCC.
>
> When the folks at MoveOn.org talk to Congresspeople about this issue,
> the response is usually the same: "We only hear from media lobbyists on
> this.  It seems like my constituents aren't very concerned with this
> issue."  A few thousand emails could permanently change that perception.
> Please join this critical campaign, and let Congress know you care.
>
> Thanks.
>
> Peace, Love & Rabble Rousing,
> Philip Scott
>
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